TV channels & antenna towers in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Pine Bluff 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 KIPB-LD, 1.5 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Pine Bluff
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 19 mi | 320° NW | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 47 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 48 mi | 325° NW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 48 mi | 325° NW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 48 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 48 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 49 mi | 324° NW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 49 mi | 324° NW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Pine Bluff
With roughly 44,800 residents, Pine Bluff is a town in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 2 Class A and 10 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, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 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 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 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 (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak 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 Pine Bluff
Point your antenna NW, at about 325°. The main network towers for Pine Bluff 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 48 miles northwest of Pine Bluff (325° NW). 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 Pine Bluff at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pine Bluff, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pine Bluff
The farthest main network tower for Pine Bluff is KARK-TV (NBC), 49 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.
KIPB-LD is only 1.5 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 Pine Bluff
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIPB-LDLow power | 1.5 mi | 223° SW | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 19 mi | 320° NW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 21 mi | 354° N | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 47 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 48 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 48 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 48 mi | 325° NW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 48 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 48 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 48 mi | 325° NW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 54 mi | 294° WNW | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 57 mi | 276° W | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 60 mi | 280° W | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| WPYM-LDLow power | 61 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KETGFull power | 67 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Arkadelphia, AR |
How Pine Bluff compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Pine Bluff ranks 107th of 214 places in Arkansas: the same as the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Little Rock, 39 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pine Bluff: 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 324° NW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 49 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 Pine Bluff, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 48 miles NW of Pine Bluff. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pine Bluff, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 49 miles NW of Pine Bluff. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Pine Bluff, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles NW of Pine Bluff. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Pine Bluff, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NW of Pine Bluff. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Pine Bluff, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 19 miles NW of Pine Bluff. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pine Bluff?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Pine Bluff; 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 Pine Bluff?
Point your antenna NW, at about 325°. The main network towers for Pine Bluff sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pine Bluff?
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 Pine Bluff?
KIPB-LD is only 1.5 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 Pine Bluff?
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.
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More: all TV stations in Arkansas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pine Bluff; signal estimates ignore terrain.