TV channels & antenna towers in North Little Rock, Arkansas
North Little Rock has 22 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), 12 miles to the W.
Network channels in North Little Rock
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 12 mi | 277° W | Good | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 13 mi | 279° W | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 13 mi | 279° W | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 13 mi | 279° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 13 mi | 279° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 13 mi | 279° W | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 13 mi | 279° W | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 23 mi | 173° S | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in North Little Rock
North Little Rock is a city of about 66,500 people in Arkansas. There are 22 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 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 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 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). 5 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 North Little Rock
Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for North Little Rock 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 13 miles west of North Little Rock (279° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for North Little Rock
The farthest main network tower for North Little Rock is KARK-TV (NBC), 13 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KATV is only 13 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 North Little Rock
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 | 12 mi | 278° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 13 mi | 279° W | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 13 mi | 279° W | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 13 mi | 279° W | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 13 mi | 279° W | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 13 mi | 279° W | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 13 mi | 279° W | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 21 mi | 142° SE | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 23 mi | 173° S | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 38 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 41 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 52 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 52 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 64 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Morrilton, AR |
How North Little Rock compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, North Little Rock ranks 26th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Little Rock, 2.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in North Little Rock: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 279° W, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 13 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 North Little Rock, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 13 miles W of North Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in North Little Rock, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 13 miles W of North Little Rock. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in North Little Rock, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles W of North Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in North Little Rock, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles W of North Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in North Little Rock, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 23 miles S of North Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Little Rock?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of North Little Rock; 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 North Little Rock?
Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for North Little Rock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in North Little Rock?
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 North Little Rock?
KATV is only 13 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 North Little Rock?
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
- Little Rock2.0 mi
- Sherwood4.0 mi
- Maumelle10 mi
- Jacksonville11 mi
- East End16 mi
- Bryant17 mi
- Cabot20 mi
- Lonoke21 mi
- Vilonia22 mi
- Redfield23 mi
- England23 mi
- Benton23 mi
- Conway24 mi
- Beebe30 mi
- Greenbrier33 mi
- Sheridan33 mi
- Perryville34 mi
- White Hall36 mi
- Morrilton38 mi
- Hazen39 mi
- Pine Bluff40 mi
- Malvern42 mi
- Hot Springs Village42 mi
- Stuttgart45 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 North Little Rock; signal estimates ignore terrain.