TV channels & antenna towers in Heber Springs, Arkansas
Heber Springs has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEMV, 27 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Heber Springs
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 54 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 55 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Sheridan, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKAITCW | 8.3 | 67 mi | 66° ENE | Good | Jonesboro, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Heber Springs
Heber Springs, Arkansas has a population of about 7,160. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 2 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 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.
The best-placed network stations 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 8.3 (KAIT), 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 Heber Springs
Point your antenna SSW, at about 209°. The main network towers for Heber Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KLRT-TV, KATV, KLRA-CD, KKYK-CD and KTHV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles southwest of Heber Springs (209° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Heber Springs at fair strength or better, 80% 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 Heber Springs, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Heber Springs
The farthest main network tower for Heber Springs is KARK-TV (NBC), 55 miles away with a good 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 stations near Heber Springs
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEMVFull power | 27 mi | 327° NNW | Fair | Mountain View, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 55 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K07XL-DTranslator | 63 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Mountain Home, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 66 mi | 181° S | Fair | Pine Bluff, AR |
| K24NY-DLow power | 67 mi | 66° ENE | Poor | Jonesboro, AR |
How Heber Springs compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Heber Springs ranks 122nd 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 Searcy, 24 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Heber Springs: 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 209° SSW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 55 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 9 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 Heber Springs, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Heber Springs. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Heber Springs, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSW of Heber Springs. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Heber Springs, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSW of Heber Springs. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Heber Springs, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Heber Springs. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Heber Springs, AR?
CW is on channel 8.3 from KAIT, broadcasting from 67 miles ENE of Heber Springs. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Heber Springs?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Heber Springs; around 9 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 Heber Springs?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 209°. The main network towers for Heber Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Heber Springs?
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 Heber Springs?
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 Heber Springs?
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
- Fairfield Bay16 mi
- Searcy24 mi
- Clinton25 mi
- Mountain View26 mi
- Greenbrier27 mi
- Bald Knob29 mi
- Batesville29 mi
- Vilonia30 mi
- Beebe30 mi
- Cabot36 mi
- Newark36 mi
- Conway36 mi
- Melbourne40 mi
- Augusta40 mi
- Cave City41 mi
- Newport43 mi
- Jacksonville43 mi
- Calico Rock44 mi
- Marshall44 mi
- Morrilton47 mi
- Des Arc47 mi
- Sherwood48 mi
- Maumelle48 mi
- Lonoke49 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 Heber Springs; signal estimates ignore terrain.