TV channels & antenna towers in Lonoke, Arkansas
Lonoke has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVTN-DT, 19 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Lonoke
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 30 mi | 218° SW | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 33 mi | 271° W | Weak | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 33 mi | 272° W | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 34 mi | 272° W | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 34 mi | 272° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 34 mi | 272° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 34 mi | 272° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 34 mi | 272° W | Good | Little Rock, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Lonoke
Lonoke is a town of about 4,250 people in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 20 licensed TV transmitters: 9 full-power, 2 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 17 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 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 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). 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 Lonoke
Point your antenna W, at about 272°. The main network towers for Lonoke 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 33 miles west of Lonoke (272° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lonoke 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 Lonoke, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Lonoke
The farthest main network tower for Lonoke is KARK-TV (NBC), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Lonoke
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 | 19 mi | 205° SSW | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 30 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 33 mi | 271° W | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 34 mi | 272° W | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 34 mi | 272° W | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 34 mi | 272° W | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 34 mi | 272° W | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 34 mi | 272° W | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 34 mi | 272° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 40 mi | 190° S | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| WPYM-LDLow power | 55 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 58 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
How Lonoke compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Lonoke ranks 99th 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 Jacksonville, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Lonoke: 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 272° W, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 34 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 11 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 Lonoke, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 33 miles W of Lonoke. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Lonoke, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 34 miles W of Lonoke. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Lonoke, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles W of Lonoke. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Lonoke, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles W of Lonoke. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Lonoke, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 30 miles SW of Lonoke. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lonoke?
20 transmitters within 70 miles of Lonoke; around 11 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 Lonoke?
Point your antenna W, at about 272°. The main network towers for Lonoke sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Lonoke?
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 Lonoke?
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 Lonoke?
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
- Jacksonville13 mi
- Cabot15 mi
- England17 mi
- Hazen18 mi
- Sherwood19 mi
- Beebe20 mi
- North Little Rock21 mi
- Little Rock22 mi
- Des Arc27 mi
- Vilonia27 mi
- Stuttgart28 mi
- Redfield28 mi
- Maumelle29 mi
- East End30 mi
- Searcy34 mi
- Clarendon34 mi
- Bryant36 mi
- White Hall37 mi
- Conway37 mi
- Pine Bluff39 mi
- Brinkley41 mi
- Bald Knob41 mi
- Greenbrier42 mi
- Benton42 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 Lonoke; signal estimates ignore terrain.