KBSI (Fox) · Channel 23
Full power TV station · Cape Girardeau, Missouri
KBSI is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 23, licensed to Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 119 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About KBSI
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KBSI runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 543 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 78% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 67 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 119 cities and towns in our guide with about 572,000 residents, as far as Paducah, KY (57 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KTVI in St. Louis, MO, 90 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 23 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Tower location | 37.40639, -89.56222 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 543 m (1,782 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 19593 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KBSI
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MO | 5.9 mi | 74° ENE | Strong |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 7.4 mi | 341° NNW | Strong |
| Scott City, MO | 13 mi | 351° N | Strong |
| Perryville, MO | 27 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Murphysboro, IL | 28 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Carbondale, IL | 29 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Charleston, MO | 36 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Carterville, IL | 36 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Sikeston, MO | 37 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Chester, IL | 38 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Herrin, IL | 40 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Marion, IL | 41 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Du Quoin, IL | 45 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Dexter, MO | 47 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Pinckneyville, IL | 48 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| West Frankfort, IL | 48 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Metropolis, IL | 49 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Sparta, IL | 50 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Massac, KY | 53 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Farmington, MO | 54 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Benton, IL | 54 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Hendron, KY | 57 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Paducah, KY | 57 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Farley, KY | 60 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Harrisburg, IL | 60 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Flat River, MO | 61 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Park Hills, MO | 61 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Desloge, MO | 62 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Reidland, KY | 63 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 64 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Bonne Terre, MO | 65 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Mayfield, KY | 69 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Waterloo, IL | 72 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| Crystal City, MO | 72 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Festus, MO | 72 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 72 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Union City, TN | 73 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| De Soto, MO | 74 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Pevely, MO | 76 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Mascoutah, IL | 76 mi | 170° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KBSI transmitter tower?
KBSI broadcasts from a tower at 37.4064, -89.5622, near Jackson, MO. It is licensed to Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
What channel is KBSI on?
KBSI appears as virtual channel 23 (23.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KBSI broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 87 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KBSI with an antenna?
About 572,000 people live in the 119 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KBSI?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KBSI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.