TV channels & antenna towers in Ash Grove, Missouri

Ash Grove has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRFT-LD, 17 miles to the ESE.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
1,466population

Network channels in Ash Grove

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKFKY-LDION20.2 20 mi108° ESE FairSpringfield, MO
CBSKOLRCBS10 36 mi101° E FairSpringfield, MO
FOXKRBKFox49 36 mi101° E GoodOsage Beach, MO
CWKYCW-LDCW24 37 mi105° ESE WeakBranson, MO
NBCKYTVNBC3 37 mi105° ESE GoodSpringfield, MO
CWKSPR-LDCW33.2 37 mi105° ESE WeakSpringfield, MO
ABCKODE-TVABC12 56 mi253° WSW GoodJoplin, MO
NBCKSNFNBC16 56 mi253° WSW FairJoplin, MO
IONKPJO-LDION49.6 61 mi262° W PoorPittsburg, KS
CBSKOAM-TVCBS7 62 mi264° W WeakPittsburg, KS
CWKFJXCW14.2 62 mi264° W WeakPittsburg, KS
NBCKNWA-TVNBC51 66 mi198° SSW WeakRogers, AR

Over-the-air TV in Ash Grove

Ash Grove, Missouri has a population of about 1,470. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 1 Class A, 16 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Ash Grove, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 12 (KODE-TV), CBS on channel 10 (KOLR), NBC on channel 3 (KYTV), Fox on channel 49 (KRBK), CW on channel 14.2 (KFJX) and ION on channel 20.2 (KFKY-LD). 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 Ash Grove

Point your antenna ESE, at about 102°. The main network towers for Ash Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KOLR and KRBK, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles east of Ash Grove (101° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ash Grove

The farthest main network tower for Ash Grove is KYTV (NBC), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KODE-TV (ABC), 56 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Ash Grove

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRFT-LDLow power17 mi 108° ESEFairSpringfield, MO
KCNH-LDLow power20 mi 108° ESEFairSpringfield, MO
KSFZ-LDTranslator29 mi 137° SEFairSpringfield, MO
K14SH-DLow power34 mi 90° EWeakMarshfield, MO
KOZL-TVFull power36 mi 101° EGoodSpringfield, MO
KOZKFull power37 mi 105° ESEFairSpringfield, MO
K17DL-DLow power43 mi 156° SSEPoorBranson, MO
KJNM-LDLow power45 mi 197° SSWPoorCassville, MO
KBNS-CDClass A46 mi 150° SSEPoorBranson, MO
KWBMFull power51 mi 145° SEFairHarrison, AR
KJLN-LDLow power53 mi 252° WSWPoorJoplin, MO
K36II-DLow power54 mi 245° WSWPoorJoplin, MO
KOZJFull power55 mi 253° WSWFairJoplin, MO
KGCS-LDLow power56 mi 255° WSWPoorJoplin, MO
K34NJ-DLow power56 mi 255° WSWPoorJoplin, MO
KRLJ-LDLow power61 mi 262° WPoorJoplin, MO
K16IS-DLow power62 mi 275° WPoorPittsburg, KS
KXNWFull power66 mi 198° SSWPoorEureka Springs, AR
K12XB-DLow power67 mi 188° SPoorEureka Springs, AR

How Ash Grove compares with the rest of Missouri

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Ash Grove ranks 168th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

30% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Springfield, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ash Grove: 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 105° ESE, the direction of KYTV (NBC), 37 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 13 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 Ash Grove, MO?

ABC is on channel 12 from KODE-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles WSW of Ash Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ash Grove, MO?

CBS is on channel 10 from KOLR, broadcasting from 36 miles E of Ash Grove. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Ash Grove, MO?

NBC is on channel 3 from KYTV, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Ash Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Ash Grove, MO?

Fox is on channel 49 from KRBK, broadcasting from 36 miles E of Ash Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ash Grove, MO?

CW is on channel 14.2 from KFJX, broadcasting from 62 miles W of Ash Grove. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Ash Grove?

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Ash Grove; around 13 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 Ash Grove?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 102°. The main network towers for Ash Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ash Grove?

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. Picking up ABC from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ash Grove?

KODE-TV (ABC), 56 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ash Grove?

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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