TV channels & antenna towers in Maumelle, Arkansas
Maumelle has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMYA-LD (MeTV), 6.6 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Maumelle
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 6.6 mi | 219° SW | Good | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 6.8 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 6.8 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 7.0 mi | 228° SW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 7.0 mi | 228° SW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 7.2 mi | 229° SW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 7.2 mi | 229° SW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 31 mi | 160° SSE | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Maumelle
Maumelle is a town of about 17,900 people 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, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 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 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Maumelle
Point your antenna SW, at about 228°. The main network towers for Maumelle 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 6.8 miles southwest of Maumelle (225° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Maumelle at fair strength or better, 86% 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 Maumelle, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Maumelle
The farthest main network tower for Maumelle is KARK-TV (NBC), 7.2 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KATV is only 6.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Maumelle
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 | 6.6 mi | 219° SW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 6.8 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 227° SW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 227° SW | Good | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 227° SW | Good | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 7.0 mi | 228° SW | Good | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 7.0 mi | 228° SW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 31 mi | 138° SE | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 31 mi | 160° SSE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 35 mi | 230° SW | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 50 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 50 mi | 154° SSE | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 51 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 54 mi | 298° WNW | Poor | Morrilton, AR |
| KEMVFull power | 66 mi | 6° N | Weak | Mountain View, AR |
How Maumelle compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Maumelle ranks 26th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 6.6 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, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Maumelle: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 229° SW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 7.2 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 18 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 Maumelle, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 6.8 miles SW of Maumelle. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Maumelle, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 7.2 miles SW of Maumelle. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Maumelle, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 7.2 miles SW of Maumelle. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Maumelle, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 6.8 miles SW of Maumelle. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Maumelle, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 31 miles SSE of Maumelle. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Maumelle?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Maumelle; around 18 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 Maumelle?
Point your antenna SW, at about 228°. The main network towers for Maumelle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Maumelle?
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 Maumelle?
KATV is only 6.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Maumelle?
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
- North Little Rock10 mi
- Little Rock11 mi
- Sherwood11 mi
- Conway15 mi
- Jacksonville17 mi
- Vilonia19 mi
- Bryant19 mi
- East End22 mi
- Cabot23 mi
- Benton23 mi
- Perryville24 mi
- Greenbrier25 mi
- Morrilton27 mi
- Lonoke29 mi
- Redfield32 mi
- Beebe33 mi
- England33 mi
- Hot Springs Village36 mi
- Sheridan39 mi
- Malvern42 mi
- Hot Springs National Park44 mi
- White Hall45 mi
- Hot Springs45 mi
- Searcy46 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 Maumelle; signal estimates ignore terrain.