You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62380 (Carthage, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62380 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: S (189°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (189°), 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 62380
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 19.8 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 19.8 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WQEC Quincy, IL · Full Power | 19.0 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 19.8 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 26.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14SU-D Keokuk, IA · Low Power | 19.8 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EH-D Quincy, IL · Low Power | 19.8 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · Low Power | 19.8 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18NZ-D Keokuk, IA · Translator | 16.4 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 68.8 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 97.8 mi | NNE (22°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JD-D Fort Madison, IA · Translator | 30.0 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carthage, IL Free TV Channels (12.6 mi from ZIP 62380 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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