TV channels & antenna towers in Gray Summit, Missouri
Gray Summit has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNLC (MeTV), 17 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Gray Summit
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 17 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 19 mi | 111° ESE | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 24 mi | 82° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 24 mi | 82° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 27 mi | 78° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 27 mi | 76° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 27 mi | 77° ENE | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 28 mi | 84° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Gray Summit
Gray Summit, Missouri has a population of about 2,700. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 3 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther 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.
The best-placed network stations 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 Gray Summit
Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Gray Summit 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 24 miles east of Gray Summit (82° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gray Summit at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Gray Summit, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Gray Summit
The farthest main network tower for Gray Summit is KMOV (CBS), 28 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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.
Other stations near Gray Summit
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 22 mi | 147° SSE | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| KETCFull power | 23 mi | 91° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 26 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 27 mi | 78° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 27 mi | 77° ENE | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 27 mi | 77° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 27 mi | 77° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 28 mi | 84° E | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 35 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 47 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 49 mi | 52° NE | Poor | Alton, IL |
| WPXSFull power | 51 mi | 99° E | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 51 mi | 99° E | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 51 mi | 99° E | Poor | St., IL |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 55 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
How Gray Summit compares with the rest of Missouri
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Gray Summit ranks 142nd of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Wildwood, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Gray Summit: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 84° E, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 28 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 16 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 Gray Summit, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Gray Summit. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Gray Summit, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 28 miles E of Gray Summit. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Gray Summit, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Gray Summit. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Gray Summit, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Gray Summit. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Gray Summit, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Gray Summit. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Gray Summit?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Gray Summit; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Gray Summit?
Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Gray Summit sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Gray Summit?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Gray Summit?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Gray Summit?
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 Gray Summit; signal estimates ignore terrain.