TV channels & antenna towers in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Hot Springs Village has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K23OW-D, 11 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Hot Springs Village
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 31 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | Sheridan, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 47 mi | 109° ESE | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Hot Springs Village
With roughly 12,800 residents, Hot Springs Village is a town in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 9 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, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 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 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). 6 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 Hot Springs Village
Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Hot Springs Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KTHV, KARK-TV, KLRA-CD, KKYK-CD and KLRT-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles east of Hot Springs Village (73° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hot Springs Village at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hot Springs Village, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hot Springs Village
The farthest main network tower for Hot Springs Village is KATV (ABC), 30 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.
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 Hot Springs Village
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K23OW-DLow power | 11 mi | 142° SE | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 21 mi | 188° S | Good | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 25 mi | 180° S | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 30 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 31 mi | 74° ENE | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 41 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Morrilton, AR |
| KETSFull power | 47 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KETGFull power | 53 mi | 187° S | Weak | Arkadelphia, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 55 mi | 100° E | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 64 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
How Hot Springs Village compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Hot Springs Village ranks 49th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 Hot Springs National Park, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hot Springs Village: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 73° ENE, the direction of KATV (ABC), 30 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 16 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 Hot Springs Village, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Hot Springs Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Hot Springs Village, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Hot Springs Village. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Hot Springs Village, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Hot Springs Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Hot Springs Village, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Hot Springs Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Hot Springs Village, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 47 miles ESE of Hot Springs Village. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hot Springs Village?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Hot Springs Village; around 16 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 Hot Springs Village?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Hot Springs Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hot Springs Village?
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 Hot Springs Village?
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 Hot Springs Village?
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
- Hot Springs National Park10 mi
- Hot Springs12 mi
- Piney14 mi
- Rockwell16 mi
- Lake Hamilton18 mi
- Malvern24 mi
- Benton25 mi
- Perryville26 mi
- Ola28 mi
- Bryant29 mi
- Danville35 mi
- Morrilton36 mi
- Maumelle36 mi
- Mount Ida37 mi
- Arkadelphia38 mi
- East End38 mi
- Glenwood39 mi
- Little Rock41 mi
- North Little Rock42 mi
- Sheridan42 mi
- Russellville43 mi
- Conway43 mi
- Sherwood45 mi
- Redfield49 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 Hot Springs Village; signal estimates ignore terrain.