TV channels & antenna towers in Texarkana, Arkansas

Texarkana has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLFI-CD, 2.9 miles to the WSW.

Open Texarkana in the live finder

20TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

2.9 mito the closest tower

30,353population

Network channels in Texarkana

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	37 mi	177° S	Good	Texarkana, TX
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	53 mi	173° S	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	53 mi	173° S	Good	Minden, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	53 mi	173° S	Fair	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	54 mi	174° S	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	54 mi	174° S	Good	Shreveport, LA
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo	19	67 mi	165° SSE	Poor	Shreveport, LA

Over-the-air TV in Texarkana

Texarkana is a city of about 30,400 people in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 20 licensed TV transmitters: 8 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Shreveport, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Shreveport's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 6 (KTAL-TV), Fox on channel 33 (KMSS-TV), CW on channel 21 (KPXJ), ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV) and Telemundo on channel 19 (KTSH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 2 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 Texarkana

Point your antenna S, at about 174°. The main network towers for Texarkana sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KTBS-TV, KPXJ, KSLA, KMSS-TV and KSHV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles south of Texarkana (173° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Texarkana at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Texarkana, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Texarkana

The farthest main network tower for Texarkana is KMSS-TV (Fox), 54 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

K14QT-D is only 2.9 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 Texarkana

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLFI-CDClass A	2.9 mi	254° WSW	Good	Texarkana, AR
K14QT-DLow power	2.9 mi	256° WSW	Strong	Texarkana, TX
KTEV-LDLow power	9.1 mi	241° WSW	Good	Texarkana, AR
K36MU-DLow power	21 mi	54° NE	Fair	Texarkana, AR
KLTS-TVFull power	53 mi	173° S	Good	Shreveport, LA
K28DJ-DLow power	54 mi	310° NW	Poor	Broken Bow, OK
K22MT-DTranslator	58 mi	316° NW	Poor	Idabel, OK
KVPO-LDLow power	61 mi	171° S	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KETGFull power	62 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Arkadelphia, AR
K14NR-DLow power	65 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Marshall, TX
K30QB-DLow power	67 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KADO-CDClass A	67 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K27NA-DLow power	69 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Shreveport, LA

How Texarkana compares with the rest of Arkansas

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Texarkana ranks 99th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

50% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Texarkana: 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 174° S, the direction of KMSS-TV (Fox), 54 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 11 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 Texarkana, AR?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles S of Texarkana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Texarkana, AR?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 53 miles S of Texarkana. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Texarkana, AR?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Texarkana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Texarkana, AR?

Fox is on channel 33 from KMSS-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles S of Texarkana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Texarkana, AR?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 53 miles S of Texarkana. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Texarkana?

20 transmitters within 70 miles of Texarkana; around 11 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 Texarkana?

Point your antenna S, at about 174°. The main network towers for Texarkana sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Texarkana?

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 Texarkana?

K14QT-D is only 2.9 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 Texarkana?

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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