You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 62642 (Mason, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62642 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: E (88°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (88°), 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 62642
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 | 24.4 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 24.4 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 23.7 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 38.2 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 38.7 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 38.2 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.2 mi | ESE (101°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 47.8 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 38.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 37.9 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 55.9 mi | E (94°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.0 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEAE-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 22.5 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EW-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 25.9 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 67.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · Low Power | 29.8 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCQA-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 30.3 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 38.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Mason, IL Free TV Channels (7.6 mi from ZIP 62642 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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