You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 62561 (Riverton, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62561 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: SE (133°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (133°), 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 62561
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 | 5.2 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 5.2 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 5.6 mi | S (184°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEAE-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 8.1 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EW-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 8.6 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 36.2 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 34.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 45.8 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 35.9 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27ES-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 7.6 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCQA-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 18.9 mi | ENE (69°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLCF-LD Decatur, IL · Low Power | 34.3 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 52.4 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 52.8 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 58.2 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 52.4 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 52.5 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · Low Power | 30.0 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 34.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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