TV channels & antenna towers in Clarkson Valley, Missouri
Clarkson Valley has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25NG-D, 11 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Clarkson Valley
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 13 mi | 116° ESE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 13 mi | 116° ESE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 14 mi | 100° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 14 mi | 104° ESE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 15 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 17 mi | 111° ESE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 17 mi | 161° SSE | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 18 mi | 173° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Clarkson Valley
With roughly 2,650 residents, Clarkson Valley is a town in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 9 full-power, 3 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
16 of them are within 25 miles of Clarkson Valley, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to St. Louis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from St. Louis's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 30 (KDNL-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KMOV), NBC on channel 5 (KSDK), Fox on channel 2 (KTVI), CW on channel 11 (KPLR-TV), ION on channel 46 (WRBU), Telemundo on channel 45 (WODK-LD) and MeTV on channel 24.1 (KNLC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 2 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 Clarkson Valley
Point your antenna ESE, at about 108°. The main network towers for Clarkson Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KPLR-TV and KTVI, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southeast of Clarkson Valley (116° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clarkson Valley at fair strength or better, 43% 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 Clarkson Valley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clarkson Valley
The farthest main network tower for Clarkson Valley is KMOV (CBS), 17 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.
KPLR-TV is only 13 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 Clarkson Valley
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25NG-DClass A | 11 mi | 68° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 14 mi | 132° SE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 14 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 15 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 15 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 17 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 22 mi | 88° E | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 28 mi | 181° S | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 33 mi | 83° E | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 33 mi | 51° NE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| WPXSFull power | 42 mi | 115° ESE | Fair | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 42 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 42 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | St., IL |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 51 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
How Clarkson Valley compares with the rest of Missouri
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Clarkson Valley ranks 90th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Ballwin, 2.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clarkson Valley: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 111° ESE, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 17 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 18 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 Clarkson Valley, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles E of Clarkson Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Clarkson Valley, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Clarkson Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Clarkson Valley, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Clarkson Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Clarkson Valley, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Clarkson Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Clarkson Valley, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Clarkson Valley. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clarkson Valley?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Clarkson Valley; around 18 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 Clarkson Valley?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 108°. The main network towers for Clarkson Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clarkson Valley?
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 Clarkson Valley?
KPLR-TV is only 13 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 Clarkson Valley?
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 Clarkson Valley; signal estimates ignore terrain.