TV channels & antenna towers in Jonesboro, Louisiana

Jonesboro has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, CW, ION, Telemundo and MeTV. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KARD (CW), 33 miles to the ESE.

Open Jonesboro in the live finder

22TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

33 mito the closest tower

4,587population

Network channels in Jonesboro

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKARDCW	14.2	33 mi	108° ESE	Good	West Monroe, LA
IONKMCT-TVION	39.2	38 mi	61° ENE	Weak	West Monroe, LA
ABCKNOE-TVABC	8.2	38 mi	94° E	Fair	Monroe, LA
MeTVKMLUMeTV	11.1	38 mi	94° E	Fair	Columbia, LA
ABCKLAX-TVABC	31	48 mi	168° SSE	Fair	Alexandria, LA
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo	19	63 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Shreveport, LA
NBCKTVENBC	10	64 mi	26° NNE	Good	El Dorado, AR

Over-the-air TV in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, Louisiana has a population of about 4,590. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Two of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to West Monroe, so most of the network channels you will find here come from West Monroe's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 31 (KLAX-TV), NBC on channel 10 (KTVE), CW on channel 14.2 (KARD), ION on channel 39.2 (KMCT-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (KTSH-CD) and MeTV on channel 11.1 (KMLU). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSLA in Shreveport, LA, 77 miles to the northwest. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WNTZ-TV in Natchez, MS, 72 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak 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 Jonesboro

The main network towers around Jonesboro are in different directions: ABC 168° SSE (48 mi) and NBC 26° NNE (64 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KNOE-TV and KMLU, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles east of Jonesboro (94° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Jonesboro at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Jonesboro

The farthest main network tower for Jonesboro is KTVE (NBC), 64 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.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Jonesboro

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLTM-TVFull power	38 mi	94° E	Good	Monroe, LA
KCWL-LDLow power	41 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Monroe, LA
K29NC-DLow power	47 mi	52° NE	Poor	Monroe, LA
KLPA-TVFull power	48 mi	168° SSE	Good	Alexandria, LA
K12XQ-DLow power	54 mi	137° SE	Poor	Columbia, LA
K27NA-DLow power	64 mi	285° WNW	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KADO-CDClass A	64 mi	286° WNW	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K30QB-DLow power	64 mi	286° WNW	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KETZFull power	64 mi	26° NNE	Weak	El Dorado, AR
K22OW-DLow power	66 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KCIB-LDLow power	67 mi	3° N	Poor	El Dorado, AR
KLMB-CDClass A	67 mi	3° N	Poor	El Dorado, AR
K20OC-DTranslator	67 mi	3° N	Poor	El Dorado, AR
K30QG-DTranslator	69 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	69 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Alexandria, LA

How Jonesboro compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Jonesboro ranks 272nd of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 33 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

27% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Ruston, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Jonesboro: 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 26° NNE, the direction of KTVE (NBC), 64 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 7 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 Jonesboro, LA?

ABC is on channel 31 from KLAX-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles SSE of Jonesboro. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Jonesboro, LA?

NBC is on channel 10 from KTVE, broadcasting from 64 miles NNE of Jonesboro. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Jonesboro, LA?

CW is on channel 14.2 from KARD, broadcasting from 33 miles ESE of Jonesboro. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Jonesboro, LA?

Telemundo is on channel 19 from KTSH-CD, broadcasting from 63 miles WNW of Jonesboro. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Jonesboro; around 7 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 Jonesboro?

The main network towers around Jonesboro are in different directions: ABC 168° SSE (48 mi) and NBC 26° NNE (64 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Jonesboro?

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. The towers are spread over about 142° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Jonesboro?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Jonesboro?

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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