TV channels & antenna towers in Valmeyer, Illinois
Valmeyer has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRBU (ION), 13 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Valmeyer
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 13 mi | 297° WNW | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 15 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 16 mi | 355° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 17 mi | 342° NNW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 17 mi | 342° NNW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 18 mi | 351° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 19 mi | 352° N | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 19 mi | 351° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Valmeyer
Valmeyer, Illinois has a population of about 1,260. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 3 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
19 of them are within 25 miles of Valmeyer, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to St. Louis, MO, so most of the network channels you will find here come from St. Louis's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 30 (KDNL-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KMOV), NBC on channel 5 (KSDK), Fox on channel 2 (KTVI), CW on channel 11 (KPLR-TV), ION on channel 46 (WRBU), Telemundo on channel 45 (WODK-LD) and MeTV on channel 24.1 (KNLC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 3 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 Valmeyer
Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Valmeyer sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KPLR-TV and KTVI, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles north of Valmeyer (342° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Valmeyer at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Valmeyer, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Valmeyer
The farthest main network tower for Valmeyer is KDNL-TV (ABC), 19 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.
WRBU is only 13 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 Valmeyer
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KETCFull power | 14 mi | 332° NNW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 16 mi | 355° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 18 mi | 251° WSW | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 18 mi | 351° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 19 mi | 352° N | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 19 mi | 352° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 19 mi | 352° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 21 mi | 79° E | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 21 mi | 79° E | Fair | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 21 mi | 79° E | Fair | St., IL |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 23 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 27 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 30 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 43 mi | 12° NNE | Weak | Alton, IL |
| WSIU-TVFull power | 58 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Carbondale, IL |
How Valmeyer compares with the rest of Illinois
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Valmeyer ranks 311th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.
28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Arnold, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Valmeyer: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 351° N, the direction of KDNL-TV (ABC), 19 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 20 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 Valmeyer, IL?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles N of Valmeyer. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Valmeyer, IL?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 16 miles N of Valmeyer. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Valmeyer, IL?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 18 miles N of Valmeyer. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Valmeyer, IL?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Valmeyer. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Valmeyer, IL?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Valmeyer. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Valmeyer?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Valmeyer; around 20 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 Valmeyer?
Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Valmeyer sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Valmeyer?
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 Valmeyer?
WRBU is only 13 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 Valmeyer?
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 Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Valmeyer; signal estimates ignore terrain.