You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 62461 (Effingham, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62461 · 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: ENE (77°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (77°), 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 62461
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EK-D Effingham, IL · Translator | 16.8 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 53.0 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 59.1 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 59.1 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | PBS | WEIU-TV Charleston, IL · Full Power | 32.9 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 58.4 mi | N (1°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 52.8 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 64.2 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 69.6 mi | E (87°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WTWO Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 69.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 73.1 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 60.5 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Effingham, IL Free TV Channels (8.8 mi from ZIP 62461 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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