KCJO-CD (CBS) · Channel 30
Class A TV station · Saint Joseph, Missouri
KCJO-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 30, licensed to Saint Joseph, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 7 cities and towns within 17 miles.
About KCJO-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 17 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 7 cities and towns in our guide with about 89,400 residents, as far as Saint Joseph, MO (1.3 miles).
KCJO-CD shares its transmitter site with KNPG-CD (CW) and KNPN-CD (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CBS station in our data is KCTV in Kansas City, MO, 49 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 30 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Saint Joseph, MO |
| Tower location | 39.75078, -94.84050 |
| Effective radiated power | 1.75 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 188057 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCJO-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph, MO | 1.3 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Elwood, KS | 1.7 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Country Club Village, MO | 5.7 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Wathena, KS | 5.8 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Savannah, MO | 13 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Troy, KS | 13 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Gower, MO | 16 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCJO-CD transmitter tower?
KCJO-CD broadcasts from a tower at 39.7508, -94.8405, near Saint Joseph, MO. It is licensed to Saint Joseph, Missouri.
What channel is KCJO-CD on?
KCJO-CD appears as virtual channel 30 (30.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does KCJO-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 17 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 37 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCJO-CD with an antenna?
About 89,400 people live in the 7 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCJO-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCJO-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.