TV channels & antenna towers in Cabot, Arkansas

Cabot has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMYA-LD (MeTV), 29 miles to the WSW.

21TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
29 mito the closest tower
25,587population

Network channels in Cabot

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV49.1 29 mi244° WSW FairSheridan, AR
ABCKATVABC7 29 mi246° WSW GoodLittle Rock, AR
FOXKLRT-TVFox16 30 mi246° WSW GoodLittle Rock, AR
UNIKLRA-CDUnivision20 30 mi246° WSW FairLittle Rock, AR
TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo30 30 mi246° WSW FairLittle Rock, AR
CBSKTHVCBS11 30 mi246° WSW FairLittle Rock, AR
NBCKARK-TVNBC4 30 mi246° WSW GoodLittle Rock, AR
CWKASNCW38 39 mi197° SSW GoodPine Bluff, AR

Over-the-air TV in Cabot

With roughly 25,600 residents, Cabot is a town in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 2 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Cabot, 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 Cabot

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Cabot 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 29 miles southwest of Cabot (246° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cabot 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 Cabot, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cabot

The farthest main network tower for Cabot is KARK-TV (NBC), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Cabot

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K15MO-DLow power29 mi 244° WSWWeakLittle Rock, AR
KARZ-TVFull power30 mi 246° WSWGoodLittle Rock, AR
KKME-LDLow power30 mi 246° WSWFairLittle Rock, AR
KWMO-LDLow power30 mi 246° WSWFairHot Springs, AR
KENH-LDLow power30 mi 246° WSWWeakHot Springs, AR
KTVV-LDLow power30 mi 246° WSWFairHot Springs, AR
KKAPFull power30 mi 246° WSWFairLittle Rock, AR
KVTN-DTFull power31 mi 183° SGoodPine Bluff, AR
KETSFull power39 mi 197° SSWFairLittle Rock, AR
KIPB-LDLow power53 mi 180° SPoorPine Bluff, AR
K23OW-DLow power57 mi 239° WSWPoorHot Springs, AR
KEMVFull power60 mi 345° NNWWeakMountain View, AR
WPYM-LDLow power67 mi 119° ESEPoorLittle Rock, AR

How Cabot compares with the rest of Arkansas

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Cabot ranks 60th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 North Little Rock, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cabot: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 246° WSW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 30 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 15 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 Cabot, AR?

ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 29 miles WSW of Cabot. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cabot, AR?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Cabot. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Cabot, AR?

NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Cabot. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Cabot, AR?

Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Cabot. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Cabot, AR?

CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Cabot. Estimated signal: good.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Cabot; around 15 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 Cabot?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Cabot sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cabot?

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 Cabot?

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 Cabot?

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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