TV channels & antenna towers in Rockwell, Arkansas
Rockwell has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KVTH-DT, 8.1 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Rockwell
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Weak | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 43 mi | 58° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 44 mi | 59° ENE | Poor | Sheridan, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 52 mi | 91° E | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Rockwell
With roughly 3,780 residents, Rockwell is a town in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 24 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 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 (weak signal) and Univision (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 Rockwell
Point your antenna ENE, at about 57°. The main network towers for Rockwell 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 43 miles northeast of Rockwell (57° 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 Rockwell at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Rockwell, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Rockwell
The farthest main network tower for Rockwell is KATV (ABC), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Rockwell
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 | 8.1 mi | 142° SE | Good | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 13 mi | 144° SE | Weak | Bonnerdale, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 16 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KETGFull power | 39 mi | 178° S | Fair | Arkadelphia, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 44 mi | 58° ENE | Poor | Little Rock, AR |
| KETSFull power | 52 mi | 91° E | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 53 mi | 353° N | Poor | Morrilton, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 62 mi | 85° E | Fair | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 66 mi | 105° ESE | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| K36MU-DLow power | 68 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Texarkana, AR |
How Rockwell compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Rockwell ranks 88th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 43 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 Hot Springs, 5.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Rockwell: 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 58° ENE, the direction of KATV (ABC), 43 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 12 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 Rockwell, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 43 miles ENE of Rockwell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Rockwell, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 43 miles ENE of Rockwell. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Rockwell, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles ENE of Rockwell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Rockwell, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles ENE of Rockwell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Rockwell, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 52 miles E of Rockwell. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Rockwell?
24 transmitters within 70 miles of Rockwell; around 12 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 Rockwell?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 57°. The main network towers for Rockwell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Rockwell?
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 Rockwell?
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 Rockwell?
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
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- Haskell28 mi
- Mount Ida29 mi
- Benton32 mi
- Salem35 mi
- Gurdon38 mi
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- Alexander41 mi
- Perryville42 mi
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- Sheridan43 mi
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- Shannon Hills43 mi
- East End46 mi
- Landmark47 mi
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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 Rockwell; signal estimates ignore terrain.