You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 61871 (St. Joseph, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61871 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: SW (225°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (225°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 61871
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 25.6 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 9.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 9.1 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.0 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 38.0 mi | WSW (254°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EL-D Champaign, IL · Low Power | 14.6 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXC-CD Champaign/Urbana, IL · Class A | 15.0 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.3 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 72.8 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 73.3 mi | E (79°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 70.5 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | PBS | WEIU-TV Charleston, IL · Full Power | 46.3 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EQ-D Danville, IL · Translator | 14.3 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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