You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62809 (Fairfield, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62809 · 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: WSW (256°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (256°), 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 62809
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 50.7 mi | WSW (256°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 50.7 mi | SE (124°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | CBS | WEVV-TV Evansville, IN · Full Power | 50.9 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | NBC | WFIE Evansville, IN · Full Power | 52.1 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | WNIN Evansville, IN · Full Power | 61.5 mi | ESE (109°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 50.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 40.3 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 86.6 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 82.9 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 69.3 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 62.3 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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