You can get 9 free TV channels in Vandalia, MO
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Vandalia. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: N (11°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (11°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Vandalia, MO
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 46.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | KRCG Jefferson City, MO · Full Power | 53.6 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | KOMU-TV Columbia, MO · Full Power | 50.5 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVDM-LD Quincy, IL · Low Power | 24.6 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Religious | KNLJ Jefferson City, MO · Full Power | 52.7 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | KMIZ Columbia, MO · Full Power | 68.1 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WQEC Quincy, IL · Full Power | 47.3 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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