TV channels & antenna towers in Kensett, Arkansas
Kensett has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVTN-DT, 53 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Kensett
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 55 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 55 mi | 237° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 55 mi | 238° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 56 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 56 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 56 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 56 mi | 238° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKAITCW | 8.3 | 61 mi | 42° NE | Good | Jonesboro, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 63 mi | 210° SSW | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Kensett
With roughly 1,650 residents, Kensett is a small community in Arkansas. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 2 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Six of the 9 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). 7 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 Kensett
Point your antenna WSW, at about 238°. The main network towers for Kensett 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 55 miles southwest of Kensett (237° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kensett at fair strength or better, 83% 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 Kensett, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Kensett
The farthest main network tower for Kensett is KARK-TV (NBC), 56 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Kensett
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVTN-DTFull power | 53 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KEMVFull power | 53 mi | 319° NW | Weak | Mountain View, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 55 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 55 mi | 238° WSW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 55 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 55 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 55 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 56 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 56 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K24NY-DLow power | 61 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Jonesboro, AR |
| KETSFull power | 63 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| WPYM-LDLow power | 63 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KTEJFull power | 69 mi | 47° NE | Weak | Jonesboro, AR |
| KVTJ-DTFull power | 69 mi | 68° ENE | Weak | Jonesboro, AR |
How Kensett compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Kensett ranks 107th of 214 places in Arkansas: the same as the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 55 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, 4.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Kensett: 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 238° WSW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 56 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 10 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 Kensett, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 55 miles WSW of Kensett. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Kensett, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 56 miles WSW of Kensett. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Kensett, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles WSW of Kensett. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Kensett, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles WSW of Kensett. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Kensett, AR?
CW is on channel 8.3 from KAIT, broadcasting from 61 miles NE of Kensett. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kensett?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Kensett; around 10 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 Kensett?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 238°. The main network towers for Kensett sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Kensett?
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 Kensett?
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 Kensett?
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
- Searcy4.1 mi
- Bald Knob7.8 mi
- Beebe16 mi
- Augusta17 mi
- Des Arc20 mi
- McCrory26 mi
- Cabot27 mi
- Heber Springs27 mi
- Hazen32 mi
- Vilonia32 mi
- Lonoke34 mi
- Newport34 mi
- Newark35 mi
- Jacksonville36 mi
- Brinkley36 mi
- Batesville37 mi
- Greenbrier41 mi
- Clarendon42 mi
- Fairfield Bay43 mi
- Sherwood43 mi
- Tuckerman43 mi
- Conway45 mi
- North Little Rock47 mi
- Little Rock49 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 Kensett; signal estimates ignore terrain.