KNLJ
Full power TV station · Jefferson City, Missouri
KNLJ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Jefferson City, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 63 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About KNLJ
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, KNLJ runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 316 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 35% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 63 cities and towns in our guide with about 426,000 residents, as far as Sedalia, MO (61 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Jefferson City, MO |
| Tower location | 38.70417, -92.08944 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 48521 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KNLJ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holts Summit, MO | 4.8 mi | 22° NNE | Strong |
| Jefferson City, MO | 9.9 mi | 27° NNE | Strong |
| Ashland, MO | 10 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Fulton, MO | 12 mi | 218° SW | Strong |
| Columbia, MO | 22 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| California, MO | 26 mi | 78° ENE | Good |
| Mexico, MO | 34 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Centralia, MO | 35 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Hermann, MO | 35 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Eldon, MO | 36 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Montgomery City, MO | 37 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Tipton, MO | 37 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Boonville, MO | 40 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Owensville, MO | 40 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Fayette, MO | 44 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Versailles, MO | 45 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| New Haven, MO | 47 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Four Seasons, MO | 49 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Osage Beach, MO | 50 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Warrenton, MO | 52 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Moberly, MO | 53 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Vandalia, MO | 53 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Rolla, MO | 55 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Saint James, MO | 55 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| Cuba, MO | 58 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Wright City, MO | 58 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Washington, MO | 59 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Camdenton, MO | 60 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Riverview, MO | 61 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Saint Robert, MO | 61 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Waynesville, MO | 61 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Sullivan, MO | 61 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Union, MO | 61 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Richland, MO | 61 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Sedalia, MO | 61 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Troy, MO | 63 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Slater, MO | 63 mi | 124° ESE | Fair |
| Saint Clair, MO | 65 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Bowling Green, MO | 65 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Moscow Mills, MO | 65 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KNLJ transmitter tower?
KNLJ broadcasts from a tower at 38.7042, -92.0894, near Holts Summit, MO. It is licensed to Jefferson City, Missouri.
How far does KNLJ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 74 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KNLJ with an antenna?
About 426,000 people live in the 63 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KNLJ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KNLJ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.