You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 62049 (Hillsboro, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62049 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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 (1°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (1°), 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 62049
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 45.8 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 45.8 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 59.9 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 61.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 60.6 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 44.9 mi | N (358°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 65.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 63.8 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 72.8 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 75.6 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 63.8 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 65.5 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 75.2 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 58.0 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 78.9 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hillsboro, IL Free TV Channels (2.5 mi from ZIP 62049 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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