TV channels & antenna towers in Jacksonville, Arkansas
Jacksonville has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMYA-LD (MeTV), 21 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Jacksonville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 21 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 23 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 23 mi | 258° WSW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 30 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a city of about 28,600 people in Arkansas. There are 24 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 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 (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 Jacksonville
Point your antenna WSW, at about 258°. The main network towers for Jacksonville 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 22 miles west of Jacksonville (258° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Jacksonville at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Jacksonville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Jacksonville
The farthest main network tower for Jacksonville is KARK-TV (NBC), 23 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Jacksonville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K15MO-DLow power | 22 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 22 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 23 mi | 171° S | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 30 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 45 mi | 174° S | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 49 mi | 243° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 63 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 63 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KEMVFull power | 66 mi | 351° N | Weak | Mountain View, AR |
| WPYM-LDLow power | 68 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 69 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Morrilton, AR |
How Jacksonville compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Jacksonville ranks 37th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.
12% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is North Little Rock, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Jacksonville: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 258° WSW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 23 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 17 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 Jacksonville, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 22 miles WSW of Jacksonville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Jacksonville, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 23 miles WSW of Jacksonville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Jacksonville, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles WSW of Jacksonville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Jacksonville, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles WSW of Jacksonville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Jacksonville, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 30 miles SSW of Jacksonville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Jacksonville?
24 transmitters within 70 miles of Jacksonville; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Jacksonville?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 258°. The main network towers for Jacksonville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Jacksonville?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville?
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
- Sherwood7.4 mi
- Cabot9.2 mi
- North Little Rock11 mi
- Little Rock13 mi
- Lonoke13 mi
- Vilonia16 mi
- Maumelle17 mi
- Beebe19 mi
- England24 mi
- Conway24 mi
- East End25 mi
- Bryant28 mi
- Redfield29 mi
- Greenbrier30 mi
- Hazen31 mi
- Searcy34 mi
- Benton34 mi
- Des Arc36 mi
- Perryville40 mi
- Stuttgart41 mi
- Morrilton41 mi
- White Hall41 mi
- Sheridan42 mi
- Bald Knob43 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 Jacksonville; signal estimates ignore terrain.