You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62974 (Johnston, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62974 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: SW (234°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (234°), 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 62974
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 | 12.2 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 27.7 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15BU-D Johnson City, IL · Class A | 8.6 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 19.7 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 45.7 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 41.8 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 33.1 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 67.3 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 47.8 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 67.3 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQWQ-LD Paducah, KY · Low Power | 45.7 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Johnston, IL Free TV Channels (7.8 mi from ZIP 62974 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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