TV channels & antenna towers in Herculaneum, Missouri
Herculaneum 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 WRBU (ION), 10 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Herculaneum
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 10 mi | 325° NW | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 11 mi | 305° NW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 18 mi | 1° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 18 mi | 1° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 19 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 21 mi | 7° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 21 mi | 8° N | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 22 mi | 7° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Herculaneum
With roughly 3,940 residents, Herculaneum is a town in Missouri. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 3 Class A and 10 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.
By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 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). 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 Herculaneum
Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Herculaneum 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 18 miles north of Herculaneum (1° N). 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 Herculaneum at fair strength or better, 71% 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 Herculaneum, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Herculaneum
The farthest main network tower for Herculaneum is KDNL-TV (ABC), 22 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WRBU is only 10 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 Herculaneum
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 | 12 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| KETCFull power | 15 mi | 356° N | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 19 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 21 mi | 7° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 21 mi | 8° N | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 21 mi | 8° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 21 mi | 8° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 27 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 27 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 27 mi | 76° ENE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 27 mi | 76° ENE | Fair | St., IL |
| K25NG-DClass A | 28 mi | 358° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 35 mi | 38° NE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 47 mi | 18° NNE | Poor | Alton, IL |
| WSIU-TVFull power | 63 mi | 100° E | Poor | Carbondale, IL |
How Herculaneum compares with the rest of Missouri
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Herculaneum ranks 90th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Arnold, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Herculaneum: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 7° N, the direction of KDNL-TV (ABC), 22 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 Herculaneum, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles N of Herculaneum. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Herculaneum, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Herculaneum. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Herculaneum, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Herculaneum. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Herculaneum, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 18 miles N of Herculaneum. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Herculaneum, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles N of Herculaneum. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Herculaneum?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Herculaneum; 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 Herculaneum?
Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Herculaneum sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Herculaneum?
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 Herculaneum?
WRBU is only 10 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 Herculaneum?
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.
TV channels in nearby Missouri cities
- Pevely1.3 mi
- Festus3.4 mi
- Barnhart5.3 mi
- Arnold11 mi
- De Soto13 mi
- Oakville15 mi
- Murphy16 mi
- Mehlville17 mi
- Concord18 mi
- Sappington19 mi
- Sunset Hills19 mi
- Lemay19 mi
- Affton20 mi
- Crestwood20 mi
- Valley Park20 mi
- Eureka21 mi
- Kirkwood22 mi
- Shrewsbury22 mi
- Webster Groves22 mi
- Glendale23 mi
- Des Peres23 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Herculaneum; signal estimates ignore terrain.