TV channels & antenna towers in Austin, Arkansas
Austin has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMYA-LD (MeTV), 31 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Austin
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 31 mi | 243° WSW | Weak | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 32 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 41 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Austin
With roughly 3,380 residents, Austin is a town in Arkansas. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 2 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Austin, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Little Rock, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Little Rock's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KATV), CBS on channel 11 (KTHV), NBC on channel 4 (KARK-TV), Fox on channel 16 (KLRT-TV), CW on channel 38 (KASN), Telemundo on channel 30 (KKYK-CD), Univision on channel 20 (KLRA-CD) and MeTV on channel 49.1 (KMYA-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Austin
Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Austin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KATV, KLRT-TV, KLRA-CD, KKYK-CD and KTHV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southwest of Austin (244° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Austin at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Austin, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Austin
The farthest main network tower for Austin is KARK-TV (NBC), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Austin
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K15MO-DLow power | 31 mi | 243° WSW | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 32 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 32 mi | 186° S | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 41 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 54 mi | 182° S | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KEMVFull power | 59 mi | 343° NNW | Weak | Mountain View, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 60 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| WPYM-LDLow power | 66 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
How Austin compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Austin ranks 99th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 31 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.
38% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Cabot, 2.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Austin: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 245° WSW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 32 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 11 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Austin, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Austin. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Austin, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Austin. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Austin, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Austin. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Austin, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Austin. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Austin, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 41 miles SSW of Austin. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Austin?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Austin; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Austin?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Austin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Austin?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Austin?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Austin?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Arkansas cities
- Cabot2.5 mi
- Beebe7.7 mi
- Jacksonville12 mi
- Vilonia14 mi
- Lonoke16 mi
- Sherwood19 mi
- Searcy22 mi
- North Little Rock23 mi
- Little Rock25 mi
- Maumelle26 mi
- Conway27 mi
- Hazen27 mi
- Des Arc28 mi
- Greenbrier28 mi
- England31 mi
- Bald Knob32 mi
- Heber Springs34 mi
- East End37 mi
- Redfield40 mi
- Bryant40 mi
- Augusta40 mi
- Stuttgart42 mi
- Clarendon43 mi
- Morrilton44 mi
More: all TV stations in Arkansas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Austin; signal estimates ignore terrain.