You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 62086 (Mount Olive, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62086 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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 (233°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (233°), 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 62086
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 48.9 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 49.7 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 49.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 56.7 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 56.7 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 64.1 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 46.1 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 77.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 48.9 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 55.5 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 63.8 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 67.6 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Mount Olive, IL Free TV Channels (9.4 mi from ZIP 62086 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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