TV channels & antenna towers in Elkins, Arkansas

Elkins, Arkansas has a population of about 2,950. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power, 8 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Two of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Fort Smith, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fort Smith's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are CBS on channel 5 (KFSM-TV), NBC on channel 51 (KNWA-TV), Fox on channel 24 (KFTA-TV), CW on channel 29.2 (KHOG-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KWNL-CD) and MeTV on channel 8 (KXMP-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KODE-TV in Joplin, MO, 80 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (fair signal). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Elkins are in different directions: CBS 215° SW (14 mi), NBC 6° N (29 mi) and Fox 200° SSW (21 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

The farthest main network tower for Elkins is KNWA-TV (NBC), 29 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KHOG-TV is only 4.3 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.

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Elkins ranks 49th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 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 Fayetteville, 9.3 miles away.