You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 62279 (Red Bud, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62279 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NNW (344°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (344°), 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 62279
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 26.0 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 27.4 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 28.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 32.6 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 31.8 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 48.5 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 59.7 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLEH-LD St., IL · Low Power | 20.8 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 32.1 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 59.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W09DL-D Mount Vernon, IL · Low Power | 20.8 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15KP-D St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 31.8 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTN-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 32.1 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGU-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 32.1 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODK-LD Saint Louis, MO · Low Power | 32.1 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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