TV channels & antenna towers in Kingston, Missouri
Kingston has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KQTV (ABC), 41 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Kingston
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKQTVABC | 2 | 41 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | St. Joseph, MO |
| CWKNPG-CDCW | 21.2 | 43 mi | 280° W | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
| FOXKNPN-CDFox | 26 | 43 mi | 280° W | Weak | Saint Joseph, MO |
| CBSKCJO-CDCBS | 30 | 43 mi | 280° W | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
| UNIKUKC-LDUnivision | 14 | 46 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| CWKCWECW | 29 | 46 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| ABCKMBC-TVABC | 9 | 46 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| CBSKCTVCBS | 5 | 49 mi | 216° SW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| FOXWDAF-TVFox | 4 | 49 mi | 217° SW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| TBNKTAJ-TVTrinity | 16 | 50 mi | 211° SSW | Good | St. Joseph, MO |
| IONKPXE-TVION | 50 | 50 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| TLMKGKC-LDTelemundo | 39 | 50 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| NBCKSHB-TVNBC | 41 | 53 mi | 210° SSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Kingston
Kingston is a small community of about 338 people in Missouri. There are 22 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 farther out. Eight of the 13 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 strongest network signals here 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 (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak 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 Kingston
Point your antenna SW, at about 214°. The main network towers for Kingston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KNPG-CD, KNPN-CD and KCJO-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles west of Kingston (280° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kingston at fair strength or better, 88% 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 Kingston, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Kingston
The farthest main network tower for Kingston is KSHB-TV (NBC), 53 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Kingston
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSMO-TVFull power | 45 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| KCPTFull power | 45 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Kansas City, MO |
| K15MB-DLow power | 50 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KCDN-LDLow power | 50 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KAJF-LDLow power | 50 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KCMN-LDLow power | 50 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KQML-LDLow power | 50 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
| KMCI-TVFull power | 53 mi | 210° SSW | Good | Lawrence, KS |
| KCKS-LDLow power | 59 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Kansas City, KS |
How Kingston compares with the rest of Missouri
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Kingston ranks 202nd of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 41 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
34% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Liberty, 34 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Kingston: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 210° SSW, the direction of KSHB-TV (NBC), 53 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 11 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 Kingston, MO?
ABC is on channel 9 from KMBC-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Kingston. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Kingston, MO?
CBS is on channel 5 from KCTV, broadcasting from 49 miles SW of Kingston. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Kingston, MO?
NBC is on channel 41 from KSHB-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSW of Kingston. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Kingston, MO?
Fox is on channel 4 from WDAF-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SW of Kingston. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Kingston, MO?
CW is on channel 29 from KCWE, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Kingston. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kingston?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Kingston; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Kingston?
Point your antenna SW, at about 214°. The main network towers for Kingston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Kingston?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kingston?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Kingston?
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 Kingston; signal estimates ignore terrain.