TV channels & antenna towers in Glasgow Village, Missouri
Glasgow Village has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEFN-CD, 8.6 miles to the S.
Network channels in Glasgow Village
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 14 mi | 211° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 14 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 15 mi | 209° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 16 mi | 199° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 18 mi | 212° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 18 mi | 212° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 30 mi | 212° SSW | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 33 mi | 215° SW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Glasgow Village
Glasgow Village is a town of about 5,430 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 28 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
16 of them are within 25 miles of Glasgow Village, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are 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). 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 Glasgow Village
Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Glasgow Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KDNL-TV and KSDK, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles southwest of Glasgow Village (211° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Glasgow Village at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Glasgow Village, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Glasgow Village
The farthest main network tower for Glasgow Village is KTVI (Fox), 18 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KDNL-TV is only 14 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 Glasgow Village
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEFN-CDClass A | 8.6 mi | 177° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 12 mi | 244° WSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 13 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Alton, IL |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 13 mi | 115° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 14 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 14 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 14 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 15 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 16 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 22 mi | 210° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 32 mi | 148° SSE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 32 mi | 148° SSE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 32 mi | 148° SSE | Weak | St., IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 43 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 57 mi | 309° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 59 mi | 8° N | Weak | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 59 mi | 8° N | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29CI-DClass A | 66 mi | 101° E | Poor | Salem, IL |
| W19EE-DLow power | 67 mi | 0° N | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| WSIU-TVFull power | 68 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Carbondale, IL |
How Glasgow Village compares with the rest of Missouri
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Glasgow Village ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Granite City, 4.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Glasgow Village: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 212° SSW, the direction of KTVI (Fox), 18 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 19 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 Glasgow Village, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SSW of Glasgow Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Glasgow Village, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Glasgow Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Glasgow Village, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Glasgow Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Glasgow Village, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 18 miles SSW of Glasgow Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Glasgow Village, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SSW of Glasgow Village. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Glasgow Village?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Glasgow Village; around 19 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 Glasgow Village?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Glasgow Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Glasgow Village?
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 Glasgow Village?
KDNL-TV is only 14 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 Glasgow Village?
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 Glasgow Village; signal estimates ignore terrain.