TV channels & antenna towers in Mount Ida, Arkansas
Mount Ida has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVTH-DT, 36 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Mount Ida
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 68 mi | 76° ENE | Poor | Sheridan, AR |
| CWKHBSCW | 40.2 | 69 mi | 301° WNW | Fair | Fort Smith, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Mount Ida
With roughly 1,030 residents, Mount Ida is a small community in Arkansas. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 3 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Mount Ida, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles 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 40.2 (KHBS), 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). 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 Mount Ida
Point your antenna ENE, at about 75°. The main network towers for Mount Ida 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 67 miles east of Mount Ida (75° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mount Ida at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
KATV (ABC), KTHV (CBS), KARK-TV (NBC) and KLRT-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Mount Ida. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Mount Ida
The farthest main network tower for Mount Ida is KATV (ABC), 67 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Mount Ida
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVTH-DTFull power | 36 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 40 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 43 mi | 91° E | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 51 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Morrilton, AR |
| KETGFull power | 54 mi | 146° SSE | Weak | Arkadelphia, AR |
| K36MU-DLow power | 65 mi | 185° S | Poor | Texarkana, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 68 mi | 76° ENE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KUFS-LDLow power | 69 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Fort Smith, AR |
How Mount Ida compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Mount Ida ranks 139th of 214 places in Arkansas: fewer than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 67 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 Hot Springs National Park, 33 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Mount Ida: 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 75° ENE, the direction of KATV (ABC), 67 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 7 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 Mount Ida, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 67 miles ENE of Mount Ida. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Mount Ida, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 67 miles ENE of Mount Ida. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Mount Ida, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles ENE of Mount Ida. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Mount Ida, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles ENE of Mount Ida. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Mount Ida, AR?
CW is on channel 40.2 from KHBS, broadcasting from 69 miles WNW of Mount Ida. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mount Ida?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Mount Ida; around 7 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 Mount Ida?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 75°. The main network towers for Mount Ida sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Mount Ida?
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 Mount Ida?
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 Mount Ida?
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
- Glenwood17 mi
- Piney29 mi
- Rockwell29 mi
- Lake Hamilton32 mi
- Hot Springs National Park33 mi
- Hot Springs33 mi
- Murfreesboro34 mi
- Mena35 mi
- Waldron35 mi
- Danville37 mi
- Hot Springs Village37 mi
- Dierks37 mi
- Ola40 mi
- Booneville43 mi
- Nashville44 mi
- Arkadelphia45 mi
- Malvern49 mi
- Mansfield49 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 Mount Ida; signal estimates ignore terrain.