You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 62864 (Mount Vernon, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62864 · 1 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: WNW (286°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (286°), 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 62864
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 | 24.3 mi | SW (230°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 16.9 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 49.5 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 70.4 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 53.6 mi | W (273°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 53.8 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 76.9 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 78.8 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 64.7 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 54.5 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Mount Vernon, IL Free TV Channels (1.4 mi from ZIP 62864 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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