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TV channels & antenna towers in Bono, Arkansas

Bono has 10 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox, CW and ION. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTEJ, 1.8 miles to the E.

Open Bono in the live finder
10TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
1.8 mito the closest tower
2,236population

Network channels in Bono

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKJTB-LDION36.2 6.1 mi91° E FairParagould, AR
FOXKJNE-LDFox42 7.3 mi100° E GoodJonesboro, AR
CWKAITCW8.3 7.6 mi260° W StrongJonesboro, AR
FOXKJNB-CDFox39 13 mi323° NW FairJonesboro, AR
ABCKPOB-TVABC15 65 mi17° NNE PoorPoplar Bluff, MO

Over-the-air TV in Bono

Bono is a small community of about 2,240 people in Arkansas. There are 10 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 1 Class A, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Bono, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Jonesboro, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jonesboro's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 15 (KPOB-TV), Fox on channel 42 (KJNE-LD), CW on channel 8.3 (KAIT) and ION on channel 36.2 (KJTB-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WREG-TV in Memphis, TN, 74 miles to the southeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WMC-TV in Memphis, TN, 73 miles to the southeast. 2 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 Bono

The main network towers around Bono are in different directions: ABC 17° NNE (65 mi) and Fox 323° NW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

KPOB-TV (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Bono. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bono

The farthest main network tower for Bono is KPOB-TV (ABC), 65 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KTEJ is only 1.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Bono

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTEJFull power1.8 mi 100° EStrongJonesboro, AR
K24NY-DLow power7.6 mi 260° WGoodJonesboro, AR
KVTJ-DTFull power26 mi 143° SEGoodJonesboro, AR
K27OY-DTranslator43 mi 32° NNEPoorMemphis, TN
K17LV-DLow power55 mi 19° NNEPoorPoplar Bluff, MO

How Bono compares with the rest of Arkansas

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Bono ranks 139th of 214 places in Arkansas: fewer than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 6.1 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 Jonesboro, 7.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bono: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 17° NNE, the direction of KPOB-TV (ABC), 65 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 7 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Bono, AR?

ABC is on channel 15 from KPOB-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles NNE of Bono. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Bono, AR?

Fox is on channel 42 from KJNE-LD, broadcasting from 7.3 miles E of Bono. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bono, AR?

CW is on channel 8.3 from KAIT, broadcasting from 7.6 miles W of Bono. Estimated signal: strong.

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

10 transmitters within 70 miles of Bono; around 7 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 Bono?

The main network towers around Bono are in different directions: ABC 17° NNE (65 mi) and Fox 323° NW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bono?

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 Bono?

KTEJ is only 1.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bono?

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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More: all TV stations in Arkansas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bono; signal estimates ignore terrain.