TV channels & antenna towers in Harrisonville, Missouri

Harrisonville has 22 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 KMJC-LD, 15 miles to the WSW.

22TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
9,986population

Network channels in Harrisonville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKSHB-TVNBC41 25 mi336° NNW StrongKansas City, MO
TBNKTAJ-TVTrinity16 27 mi341° NNW GoodSt. Joseph, MO
IONKPXE-TVION50 27 mi341° NNW GoodKansas City, MO
TLMKGKC-LDTelemundo39 27 mi341° NNW FairKansas City, MO
UNIKUKC-LDUnivision14 30 mi346° NNW FairKansas City, MO
CWKCWECW29 31 mi343° NNW GoodKansas City, MO
ABCKMBC-TVABC9 31 mi343° NNW GoodKansas City, MO
CBSKCTVCBS5 31 mi337° NNW GoodKansas City, MO
FOXWDAF-TVFox4 32 mi335° NNW GoodKansas City, MO

Over-the-air TV in Harrisonville

Harrisonville is a town of about 9,990 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Eight of the 9 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 best-placed network stations 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 3 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 Harrisonville

Point your antenna NNW, at about 338°. The main network towers for Harrisonville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KTAJ-TV and KPXE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles north of Harrisonville (341° NNW). 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 Harrisonville at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Harrisonville

The farthest main network tower for Harrisonville is WDAF-TV (Fox), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Harrisonville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KMJC-LDLow power15 mi 253° WSWFairKansas City, KS
KMCI-TVFull power25 mi 336° NNWStrongLawrence, KS
KAJF-LDLow power26 mi 341° NNWFairKansas City, MO
KCMN-LDLow power26 mi 341° NNWFairKansas City, MO
KQML-LDLow power26 mi 341° NNWFairKansas City, MO
K15MB-DLow power27 mi 341° NNWFairKansas City, MO
KCDN-LDLow power27 mi 341° NNWFairKansas City, MO
KCPTFull power31 mi 347° NNWGoodKansas City, MO
KSMO-TVFull power31 mi 348° NNWGoodKansas City, MO
KCKS-LDLow power47 mi 317° NWPoorKansas City, KS
K23LE-DLow power61 mi 85° EPoorSedalia, MO
KGKT-LDTranslator65 mi 295° WNWPoorLawrence, KS
K30AL-DTranslator66 mi 219° SWPoorIola, KS

How Harrisonville compares with the rest of Missouri

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Harrisonville ranks 90th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 Raymore, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Harrisonville: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 335° NNW, the direction of WDAF-TV (Fox), 32 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Harrisonville, MO?

ABC is on channel 9 from KMBC-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles NNW of Harrisonville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Harrisonville, MO?

CBS is on channel 5 from KCTV, broadcasting from 31 miles NNW of Harrisonville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Harrisonville, MO?

NBC is on channel 41 from KSHB-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles NNW of Harrisonville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Harrisonville, MO?

Fox is on channel 4 from WDAF-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NNW of Harrisonville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Harrisonville, MO?

CW is on channel 29 from KCWE, broadcasting from 31 miles NNW of Harrisonville. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Harrisonville?

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Harrisonville; around 18 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 Harrisonville?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 338°. The main network towers for Harrisonville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Harrisonville?

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 Harrisonville?

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 Harrisonville?

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 Harrisonville; signal estimates ignore terrain.