TV channels & antenna towers in Clarendon, Arkansas
Clarendon has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPYM-LD, 23 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Clarendon
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 54 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 66 mi | 276° W | Poor | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 67 mi | 276° W | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 67 mi | 277° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 68 mi | 277° W | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 68 mi | 277° W | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 68 mi | 277° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 68 mi | 277° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Clarendon
Clarendon is a small community of about 1,500 people in Arkansas. There are 22 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 9 full-power, 2 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak signal). 4 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 Clarendon
Point your antenna W, at about 277°. The main network towers for Clarendon 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 67 miles west of Clarendon (276° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clarendon at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
KATV (ABC), KTHV (CBS), KARK-TV (NBC) and KLRT-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Clarendon. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clarendon
The farthest main network tower for Clarendon is KARK-TV (NBC), 68 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Clarendon
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPYM-LDLow power | 23 mi | 126° SE | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| W20DW-DLow power | 41 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Clarksdale, MS |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 43 mi | 255° WSW | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| W34ER-DLow power | 49 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 52 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 54 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| WPRQ-LDLow power | 56 mi | 129° SE | Poor | Clarksdale, MS |
| K15MO-DLow power | 66 mi | 276° W | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 67 mi | 277° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 67 mi | 277° W | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 67 mi | 277° W | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 67 mi | 277° W | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 68 mi | 277° W | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 68 mi | 277° W | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
How Clarendon compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Clarendon ranks 131st of 214 places in Arkansas: fewer than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 54 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 Cabot, 44 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clarendon: 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 277° W, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 68 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 8 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 Clarendon, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 67 miles W of Clarendon. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Clarendon, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 68 miles W of Clarendon. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Clarendon, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles W of Clarendon. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Clarendon, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles W of Clarendon. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Clarendon, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Clarendon. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clarendon?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Clarendon; around 8 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 Clarendon?
Point your antenna W, at about 277°. The main network towers for Clarendon sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clarendon?
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 Clarendon?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Clarendon?
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 Clarendon; signal estimates ignore terrain.