TV channels & antenna towers in Salem, Arkansas
Salem has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMYA-LD (MeTV), 12 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Salem
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 12 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Sheridan, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 12 mi | 16° NNE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 12 mi | 16° NNE | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 12 mi | 17° NNE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 12 mi | 17° NNE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 12 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 23 mi | 124° ESE | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Salem
Salem, Arkansas has a population of about 2,610. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 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 Salem
Point your antenna NNE, at about 17°. The main network towers for Salem 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 KATV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles north of Salem (16° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Salem at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Salem, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Salem
The farthest main network tower for Salem is KLRT-TV (Fox), 12 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.
KARK-TV is only 12 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 Salem
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 | 22° NNE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 12 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 12 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 12 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 12 mi | 17° NNE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 12 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 12 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 19 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KETSFull power | 23 mi | 124° ESE | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 30 mi | 103° ESE | Good | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 33 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 33 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 42 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 57 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Morrilton, AR |
| KETGFull power | 59 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Arkadelphia, AR |
How Salem compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Salem ranks 15th 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 Benton, 4.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Salem: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 18° NNE, the direction of KLRT-TV (Fox), 12 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 19 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 Salem, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNE of Salem. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Salem, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNE of Salem. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Salem, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNE of Salem. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Salem, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNE of Salem. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Salem, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 23 miles ESE of Salem. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Salem?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Salem; around 19 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 Salem?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 17°. The main network towers for Salem sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Salem?
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 Salem?
KARK-TV is only 12 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 Salem?
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
- Bryant4.5 mi
- Benton4.7 mi
- East End13 mi
- Little Rock17 mi
- Maumelle19 mi
- North Little Rock19 mi
- Sherwood23 mi
- Malvern23 mi
- Sheridan24 mi
- Redfield25 mi
- Hot Springs Village25 mi
- Perryville29 mi
- Hot Springs National Park30 mi
- Hot Springs30 mi
- Jacksonville30 mi
- Conway32 mi
- England34 mi
- White Hall36 mi
- Vilonia37 mi
- Morrilton38 mi
- Lonoke39 mi
- Cabot39 mi
- Pine Bluff42 mi
- Greenbrier43 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 Salem; signal estimates ignore terrain.