You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62885 (Vandalia, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62885 · 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: S (170°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (170°), 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 62885
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 20.9 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | S (191°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 56.2 mi | SW (233°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 70.9 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 70.4 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 68.6 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 71.2 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 76.5 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 68.6 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 74.0 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 74.0 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 50.3 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Vandalia, IL Free TV Channels (8.3 mi from ZIP 62885 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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