You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62938 (Metropolis, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62938 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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 (268°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (268°), 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 62938
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 | 23.9 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 27.4 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 21.6 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 52.7 mi | W (274°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 55.8 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 21.2 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 28.8 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 62.6 mi | NW (323°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 63.0 mi | ENE (58°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | CBS | WEVV-TV Evansville, IN · Full Power | 65.0 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WKMU Murray, KY · Full Power | 47.8 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 63.0 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Metropolis, IL Free TV Channels (18.0 mi from ZIP 62938 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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