TV channels & antenna towers in Carrollton, Missouri
Carrollton has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K23LE-D, 46 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Carrollton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUKC-LDUnivision | 14 | 57 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| CWKCWECW | 29 | 58 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| ABCKMBC-TVABC | 9 | 58 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| TBNKTAJ-TVTrinity | 16 | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | St. Joseph, MO |
| IONKPXE-TVION | 50 | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| TLMKGKC-LDTelemundo | 39 | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| CBSKCTVCBS | 5 | 61 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| NBCKSHB-TVNBC | 41 | 61 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| FOXWDAF-TVFox | 4 | 62 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| FOXKQFX-LDFox | 22 | 64 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Columbia, MO |
| ABCKMIZABC | 17 | 64 mi | 128° SE | Weak | Columbia, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Carrollton
Carrollton is a town of about 3,640 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Eight of the 11 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 (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak signal). 4 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 Carrollton
Point your antenna WSW, at about 250°. The main network towers for Carrollton 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 58 miles west of Carrollton (251° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Carrollton at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
KMBC-TV (ABC), KCTV (CBS), KSHB-TV (NBC) and WDAF-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Carrollton. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Carrollton
The farthest main network tower for Carrollton is WDAF-TV (Fox), 62 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Carrollton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K23LE-DLow power | 46 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Sedalia, MO |
| KSMO-TVFull power | 55 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| KCPTFull power | 56 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| KAJF-LDLow power | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KCMN-LDLow power | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KQML-LDLow power | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| K15MB-DLow power | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KCDN-LDLow power | 59 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KMOS-TVFull power | 61 mi | 146° SE | Fair | Sedalia, MO |
| KMCI-TVFull power | 61 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Lawrence, KS |
| K18KK-DLow power | 64 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Columbia, MO |
| K06PT-DLow power | 70 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Columbia, MO |
How Carrollton compares with the rest of Missouri
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Carrollton ranks 202nd of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 57 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
34% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Sedalia, 47 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Carrollton: 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 252° WSW, the direction of WDAF-TV (Fox), 62 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 11 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 Carrollton, MO?
ABC is on channel 9 from KMBC-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles WSW of Carrollton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Carrollton, MO?
CBS is on channel 5 from KCTV, broadcasting from 61 miles WSW of Carrollton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Carrollton, MO?
NBC is on channel 41 from KSHB-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles WSW of Carrollton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Carrollton, MO?
Fox is on channel 4 from WDAF-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles WSW of Carrollton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Carrollton, MO?
CW is on channel 29 from KCWE, broadcasting from 58 miles WSW of Carrollton. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Carrollton?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Carrollton; around 11 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 Carrollton?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 250°. The main network towers for Carrollton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Carrollton?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Carrollton?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Carrollton?
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 Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Carrollton; signal estimates ignore terrain.