TV channels & antenna towers in Batesville, Arkansas

Batesville has 10 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying Fox, CW and ION. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEMV, 37 miles to the W.

Open Batesville in the live finder

10TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

37 mito the closest tower

10,668population

Network channels in Batesville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKAITCW	8.3	40 mi	78° ENE	Good	Jonesboro, AR
FOXKJNB-CDFox	39	44 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Jonesboro, AR
IONKJTB-LDION	36.2	54 mi	80° E	Poor	Paragould, AR
FOXKJNE-LDFox	42	55 mi	81° E	Poor	Jonesboro, AR

Over-the-air TV in Batesville

With roughly 10,700 residents, Batesville is a town in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 10 licensed TV transmitters: 4 full-power, 1 Class A, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Batesville, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Jonesboro, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jonesboro's stations.

The strongest network signals here are Fox on channel 39 (KJNB-CD), CW on channel 8.3 (KAIT) and ION on channel 36.2 (KJTB-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KATV in Little Rock, AR, 82 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTHV in Little Rock, AR, 83 miles to the southwest. 3 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 Batesville

Point your antenna ENE, at about 63°. The main network towers for Batesville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Batesville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Batesville

The farthest main network tower for Batesville is KJNB-CD (Fox), 44 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Batesville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KEMVFull power	37 mi	275° W	Fair	Mountain View, AR
K24NY-DLow power	40 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Jonesboro, AR
KTEJFull power	50 mi	79° E	Good	Jonesboro, AR
K07XL-DTranslator	58 mi	313° NW	Poor	Mountain Home, AR
KVTJ-DTFull power	64 mi	100° E	Weak	Jonesboro, AR
K36NN-DLow power	69 mi	350° N	Poor	West Plains, MO

How Batesville compares with the rest of Arkansas

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Batesville ranks 192nd of 214 places in Arkansas: fewer than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 40 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

50% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Searcy, 36 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Batesville: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 63° ENE, the direction of KJNB-CD (Fox), 44 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 3 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 Fox in Batesville, AR?

Fox is on channel 39 from KJNB-CD, broadcasting from 44 miles ENE of Batesville. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Batesville, AR?

CW is on channel 8.3 from KAIT, broadcasting from 40 miles ENE of Batesville. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Batesville?

10 transmitters within 70 miles of Batesville; around 3 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Batesville?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 63°. The main network towers for Batesville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Batesville?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Batesville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Batesville?

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.

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