TV channels & antenna towers in Spring Hill, Kansas

Spring Hill has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMJC-LD, 15 miles to the SE.

35TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
5,981population

Network channels in Spring Hill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKSHB-TVNBC41 23 mi44° NE StrongKansas City, MO
TBNKTAJ-TVTrinity16 26 mi41° NE StrongSt. Joseph, MO
IONKPXE-TVION50 26 mi41° NE StrongKansas City, MO
TLMKGKC-LDTelemundo39 26 mi41° NE FairKansas City, MO
FOXWDAF-TVFox4 26 mi28° NNE StrongKansas City, MO
CBSKCTVCBS5 26 mi30° NNE StrongKansas City, MO
CWKCWECW29 29 mi35° NE GoodKansas City, MO
ABCKMBC-TVABC9 29 mi35° NE GoodKansas City, MO
UNIKUKC-LDUnivision14 29 mi39° NE FairKansas City, MO
FOXKSNTFox27.2 57 mi295° WNW FairTopeka, KS
FOXKTMJ-CDFox43 62 mi289° WNW PoorTopeka, KS
CWKTKA-TVCW49.3 62 mi289° WNW FairTopeka, KS
CBSWIBW-TVCBS13 68 mi286° WNW WeakTopeka, KS
CWKNPG-CDCW21.2 70 mi359° N PoorSaint Joseph, MO
FOXKNPN-CDFox26 70 mi359° N PoorSaint Joseph, MO
CBSKCJO-CDCBS30 70 mi359° N PoorSaint Joseph, MO

Over-the-air TV in Spring Hill

Spring Hill, Kansas has a population of about 5,980. Our map shows 35 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 4 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Spring Hill, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Kansas City, MO, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Kansas City's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (KMBC-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KCTV), NBC on channel 41 (KSHB-TV), Fox on channel 4 (WDAF-TV), CW on channel 29 (KCWE), ION on channel 50 (KPXE-TV), Telemundo on channel 39 (KGKC-LD), Univision on channel 14 (KUKC-LD) and Trinity on channel 16 (KTAJ-TV). 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 Spring Hill

Point your antenna NE, at about 34°. The main network towers for Spring Hill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KTAJ-TV and KPXE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles northeast of Spring Hill (41° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Spring Hill at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Spring Hill

The farthest main network tower for Spring Hill is KMBC-TV (ABC), 29 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 Spring Hill

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KMJC-LDLow power15 mi 134° SEFairKansas City, KS
KMCI-TVFull power23 mi 44° NEStrongLawrence, KS
KAJF-LDLow power25 mi 42° NEFairKansas City, MO
KCMN-LDLow power25 mi 42° NEFairKansas City, MO
KQML-LDLow power25 mi 42° NEFairKansas City, MO
K15MB-DLow power26 mi 41° NEFairKansas City, MO
KCDN-LDLow power26 mi 41° NEFairKansas City, MO
KCKS-LDLow power29 mi 347° NNWFairKansas City, KS
KCPTFull power30 mi 38° NEGoodKansas City, MO
KSMO-TVFull power31 mi 38° NEGoodKansas City, MO
KGKT-LDTranslator39 mi 302° WNWPoorLawrence, KS
K23MS-DLow power48 mi 301° WNWPoorKansas City, MO
K35KX-DLow power48 mi 275° WPoorTopeka, KS
KSQAFull power50 mi 295° WNWPoorTopeka, KS
KTWUFull power55 mi 294° WNWWeakTopeka, KS
K15NC-DLow power55 mi 287° WNWPoorManhattan, KS
WROB-LDLow power55 mi 287° WNWPoorTopeka, KS
K30AL-DTranslator60 mi 196° SSWPoorIola, KS
K22OA-DLow power68 mi 286° WNWPoorTopeka, KS

How Spring Hill compares with the rest of Kansas

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Spring Hill ranks 10th of 216 places in Kansas: more than the typical Kansas town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 23 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

47% of Kansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Gardner, 7.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Spring Hill: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 35° NE, the direction of KMBC-TV (ABC), 29 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 21 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Spring Hill, KS?

ABC is on channel 9 from KMBC-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Spring Hill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Spring Hill, KS?

CBS is on channel 5 from KCTV, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Spring Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Spring Hill, KS?

NBC is on channel 41 from KSHB-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NE of Spring Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Spring Hill, KS?

Fox is on channel 4 from WDAF-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Spring Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Spring Hill, KS?

CW is on channel 29 from KCWE, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Spring Hill. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Spring Hill?

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Spring Hill; around 21 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 Spring Hill?

Point your antenna NE, at about 34°. The main network towers for Spring Hill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Spring Hill?

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 Spring Hill?

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 Spring Hill?

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 Kansas · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Spring Hill; signal estimates ignore terrain.