You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 62851 (Fairfield, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62851 · 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: W (266°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (266°), 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 62851
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 | 38.8 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 20.6 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 57.4 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 40.3 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 70.9 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 82.9 mi | SW (214°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 86.0 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 70.9 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 73.0 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 66.7 mi | W (267°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 63.3 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fairfield, IL Free TV Channels (15.9 mi from ZIP 62851 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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