TV channels & antenna towers in Buckner, Missouri
Buckner has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSMO-TV, 15 miles to the W.
Network channels in Buckner
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUKC-LDUnivision | 14 | 16 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| CWKCWECW | 29 | 17 mi | 259° W | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| ABCKMBC-TVABC | 9 | 17 mi | 259° W | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| TBNKTAJ-TVTrinity | 16 | 19 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | St. Joseph, MO |
| IONKPXE-TVION | 50 | 19 mi | 246° WSW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| TLMKGKC-LDTelemundo | 39 | 19 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| NBCKSHB-TVNBC | 41 | 21 mi | 239° WSW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| CBSKCTVCBS | 5 | 21 mi | 258° WSW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| FOXWDAF-TVFox | 4 | 22 mi | 259° W | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| ABCKQTVABC | 2 | 54 mi | 324° NW | Poor | St. Joseph, MO |
| CWKNPG-CDCW | 21.2 | 55 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
| FOXKNPN-CDFox | 26 | 55 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
| CBSKCJO-CDCBS | 30 | 55 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Buckner
Buckner, Missouri has a population of about 3,070. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Buckner, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Kansas City, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Kansas City's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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). 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 Buckner
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Buckner sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KCWE and KMBC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles west of Buckner (259° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Buckner at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Buckner, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Buckner
The farthest main network tower for Buckner is WDAF-TV (Fox), 22 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.
KSMO-TV is only 15 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 Buckner
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSMO-TVFull power | 15 mi | 259° W | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| KCPTFull power | 16 mi | 257° WSW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| KAJF-LDLow power | 18 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KCMN-LDLow power | 18 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KQML-LDLow power | 18 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| K15MB-DLow power | 19 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KCDN-LDLow power | 19 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KMCI-TVFull power | 21 mi | 239° WSW | Strong | Lawrence, KS |
| KCKS-LDLow power | 40 mi | 272° W | Poor | Kansas City, KS |
| KMJC-LDLow power | 44 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, KS |
| K23LE-DLow power | 59 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Sedalia, MO |
| KGKT-LDTranslator | 67 mi | 265° W | Poor | Lawrence, KS |
How Buckner compares with the rest of Missouri
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Buckner ranks 116th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
36% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is East Independence, 8.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Buckner: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 259° W, the direction of WDAF-TV (Fox), 22 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 17 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 Buckner, MO?
ABC is on channel 9 from KMBC-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Buckner. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Buckner, MO?
CBS is on channel 5 from KCTV, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Buckner. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Buckner, MO?
NBC is on channel 41 from KSHB-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Buckner. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Buckner, MO?
Fox is on channel 4 from WDAF-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles W of Buckner. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Buckner, MO?
CW is on channel 29 from KCWE, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Buckner. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Buckner?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Buckner; around 17 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 Buckner?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Buckner sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Buckner?
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 Buckner?
KSMO-TV is only 15 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 Buckner?
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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