TV channels & antenna towers in Dierks, Arkansas
Dierks has 9 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36MU-D, 38 miles to the SSE.
Over-the-air TV in Dierks
Dierks is a small community of about 1,090 people in Arkansas. There are 9 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 full-power, 1 Class A, 5 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Dierks, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KATV in Little Rock, AR, 99 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTHV in Little Rock, AR, 98 miles to the northeast. 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 Dierks
The nearest towers around Dierks are in different directions: K36MU-D 155° SSE (38 mi), K22MT-D 263° W (41 mi) and K28DJ-D 254° WSW (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Dierks, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Dierks
The farthest of the closest towers for Dierks is K28DJ-D, 45 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 TV stations near Dierks
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K36MU-DLow power | 38 mi | 155° SSE | Weak | Texarkana, AR |
| K22MT-DTranslator | 41 mi | 263° W | Poor | Idabel, OK |
| K28DJ-DLow power | 45 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Broken Bow, OK |
| K14QT-DLow power | 48 mi | 185° S | Poor | Texarkana, TX |
| KLFI-CDClass A | 48 mi | 185° S | Poor | Texarkana, AR |
| KTEV-LDLow power | 52 mi | 190° S | Poor | Texarkana, AR |
| KETGFull power | 54 mi | 106° ESE | Weak | Arkadelphia, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 58 mi | 72° ENE | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 60 mi | 77° ENE | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
How Dierks compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Dierks ranks 214th of 214 places in Arkansas: fewer than the typical Arkansas town (10).
50% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Texarkana, 47 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Dierks: 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 254° WSW, the direction of K28DJ-D, 45 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 0 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Dierks?
9 transmitters within 70 miles of Dierks; around 0 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 Dierks?
The nearest towers around Dierks are in different directions: K36MU-D 155° SSE (38 mi), K22MT-D 263° W (41 mi) and K28DJ-D 254° WSW (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Dierks?
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. The towers are spread over about 109° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dierks?
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 Dierks?
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
- Nashville15 mi
- Mineral Springs18 mi
- Murfreesboro19 mi
- De Queen19 mi
- Horatio23 mi
- Glenwood30 mi
- Ashdown31 mi
- Mena35 mi
- Mount Ida37 mi
- Hope40 mi
- Prescott42 mi
- Texarkana47 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Broken Bow, OK42 mi
- Red Lick, TX46 mi
- Nash, TX47 mi
- Hooks, TX48 mi
- Texarkana, TX48 mi
- Wake Village, TX48 mi
- Idabel, OK49 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 Dierks; signal estimates ignore terrain.