You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 62612 (Ashland, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62612 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: ESE (119°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (119°), 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 62612
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 20.3 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · Low Power | 10.9 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 32.6 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 32.6 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 30.0 mi | ESE (104°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 20.3 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 65.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 57.5 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 58.1 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 67.4 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 57.5 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 67.4 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 69.7 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 49.5 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 56.9 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 74.5 mi | E (82°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 65.1 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEAE-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 25.6 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EW-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 29.9 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 67.2 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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