TV channels & antenna towers in Lake Winnebago, Missouri
Lake Winnebago has 26 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 KMCI-TV, 14 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Lake Winnebago
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCKSHB-TVNBC | 41 | 14 mi | 317° NW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| TBNKTAJ-TVTrinity | 16 | 16 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | St. Joseph, MO |
| IONKPXE-TVION | 50 | 16 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| TLMKGKC-LDTelemundo | 39 | 16 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| UNIKUKC-LDUnivision | 14 | 18 mi | 338° NNW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| CWKCWECW | 29 | 19 mi | 334° NNW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| ABCKMBC-TVABC | 9 | 19 mi | 334° NNW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| CBSKCTVCBS | 5 | 20 mi | 324° NW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| FOXWDAF-TVFox | 4 | 21 mi | 323° NW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| CWKNPG-CDCW | 21.2 | 69 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
| FOXKNPN-CDFox | 26 | 69 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
| CBSKCJO-CDCBS | 30 | 69 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | Saint Joseph, MO |
| ABCKQTVABC | 2 | 69 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | St. Joseph, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago, Missouri has a population of about 1,140. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. 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.
18 of them are within 25 miles of Lake Winnebago, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles 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 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 Lake Winnebago
Point your antenna NW, at about 325°. The main network towers for Lake Winnebago 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 16 miles northwest of Lake Winnebago (328° 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 Lake Winnebago at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Lake Winnebago, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Lake Winnebago
The farthest main network tower for Lake Winnebago is WDAF-TV (Fox), 21 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.
KMCI-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 Lake Winnebago
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMCI-TVFull power | 14 mi | 317° NW | Strong | Lawrence, KS |
| KAJF-LDLow power | 15 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KCMN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KQML-LDLow power | 15 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| K15MB-DLow power | 16 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KCDN-LDLow power | 16 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Kansas City, MO |
| KCPTFull power | 19 mi | 339° NNW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| KSMO-TVFull power | 19 mi | 341° NNW | Strong | Kansas City, MO |
| KMJC-LDLow power | 22 mi | 220° SW | Fair | Kansas City, KS |
| KCKS-LDLow power | 38 mi | 305° NW | Weak | Kansas City, KS |
| KGKT-LDTranslator | 60 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Lawrence, KS |
| K23LE-DLow power | 61 mi | 97° E | Poor | Sedalia, MO |
| K23MS-DLow power | 69 mi | 286° WNW | Poor | Kansas City, MO |
How Lake Winnebago compares with the rest of Missouri
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Lake Winnebago ranks 90th 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 Raymore, 5.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Lake Winnebago: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 323° NW, the direction of WDAF-TV (Fox), 21 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 Lake Winnebago, MO?
ABC is on channel 9 from KMBC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Lake Winnebago. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Lake Winnebago, MO?
CBS is on channel 5 from KCTV, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Lake Winnebago. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Lake Winnebago, MO?
NBC is on channel 41 from KSHB-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Lake Winnebago. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Lake Winnebago, MO?
Fox is on channel 4 from WDAF-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Lake Winnebago. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Lake Winnebago, MO?
CW is on channel 29 from KCWE, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Lake Winnebago. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lake Winnebago?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Lake Winnebago; 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 Lake Winnebago?
Point your antenna NW, at about 325°. The main network towers for Lake Winnebago sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Lake Winnebago?
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 Lake Winnebago?
KMCI-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 Lake Winnebago?
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
- Greenwood1.6 mi
- Raymore5.5 mi
- Lee's Summit5.6 mi
- Pleasant Hill5.7 mi
- Belton9.4 mi
- Grandview10 mi
- Harrisonville12 mi
- Blue Springs13 mi
- Raytown13 mi
- Grain Valley15 mi
- Oak Grove17 mi
- Independence18 mi
- East Independence18 mi
- Garden City21 mi
- Holden21 mi
- Kansas City22 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Leawood, KS17 mi
- Prairie Village, KS18 mi
- Overland Park, KS20 mi
- Roeland Park, KS20 mi
- Mission, KS21 mi
- Lenexa, KS22 mi
- Merriam, KS22 mi
- Louisburg, KS23 mi
More: all TV stations in Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lake Winnebago; signal estimates ignore terrain.