TV channels & antenna towers in Eldon, Missouri

Eldon, Missouri has a population of about 4,630. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Columbia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbia's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 17 (KMIZ), CBS on channel 13 (KRCG), Fox on channel 22 (KQFX-LD) and CW on channel 8.3 (KOMU-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KYTV in Springfield, MO, 83 miles to the south. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Eldon are in different directions: ABC 3° N (30 mi) and CBS 48° NE (35 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Eldon at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

The farthest main network tower for Eldon is KRCG (CBS), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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.

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Eldon ranks 271st of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 Jefferson City, 27 miles away.