You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62903 (Carbondale, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62903 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SSE (148°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (148°), 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 62903
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 22.5 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 21.0 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 24.2 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 29.7 mi | N (3°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 16.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 37.0 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 26.7 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQWQ-LD Paducah, KY · Low Power | 21.0 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15BU-D Johnson City, IL · Class A | 22.3 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 52.0 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 58.3 mi | NW (325°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10KM-D Cape Girardeau, MO · Translator | 25.4 mi | SSW (212°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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