You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62862 (Carmi, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62862 · 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: ESE (121°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (121°), 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 62862
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ESE (121°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 52.2 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | CBS | WEVV-TV Evansville, IN · Full Power | 47.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | NBC | WFIE Evansville, IN · Full Power | 48.3 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | W (261°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | WNIN Evansville, IN · Full Power | 58.3 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 85.5 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 80.2 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 60.4 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carmi, IL Free TV Channels (11.5 mi from ZIP 62862 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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