TV channels & antenna towers in Wrightsville, Arkansas
Wrightsville has 21 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 KVTN-DT, 11 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Wrightsville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 11 mi | 180° S | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 20 mi | 312° NW | Fair | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 21 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 21 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 21 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 21 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 21 mi | 310° NW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 21 mi | 310° NW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Wrightsville
Wrightsville is a small community of about 2,260 people in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 2 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 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 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 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 (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 Wrightsville
Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Wrightsville 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 21 miles northwest of Wrightsville (311° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wrightsville at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Wrightsville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wrightsville
The farthest main network tower for Wrightsville is KARK-TV (NBC), 21 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.
KVTN-DT is only 11 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 Wrightsville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVTN-DTFull power | 11 mi | 116° ESE | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 11 mi | 180° S | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| K15MO-DLow power | 20 mi | 312° NW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 21 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 21 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 21 mi | 311° NW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 21 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 21 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 21 mi | 311° NW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 29 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Pine Bluff, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 38 mi | 264° W | Poor | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 49 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 50 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
How Wrightsville compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Wrightsville ranks 15th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wrightsville: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 310° NW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 21 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 Wrightsville, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Wrightsville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Wrightsville, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Wrightsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Wrightsville, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Wrightsville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Wrightsville, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Wrightsville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Wrightsville, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 11 miles S of Wrightsville. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wrightsville?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Wrightsville; 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 Wrightsville?
Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Wrightsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wrightsville?
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 Wrightsville?
KVTN-DT is only 11 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 Wrightsville?
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 Wrightsville; signal estimates ignore terrain.