TV channels & antenna towers in Licking, Missouri

Licking has 10 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36NN-D, 52 miles to the S.

Open Licking in the live finder

10TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

52 mito the closest tower

3,115population

Network channels in Licking

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSKOLRCBS	10	63 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Springfield, MO
FOXKRBKFox	49	63 mi	252° WSW	Good	Osage Beach, MO
CWKYCW-LDCW	24	64 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Branson, MO
NBCKYTVNBC	3	64 mi	250° WSW	Good	Springfield, MO
CWKSPR-LDCW	33.2	64 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Springfield, MO

Over-the-air TV in Licking

Licking is a town of about 3,120 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 10 licensed TV transmitters: 5 full-power and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

The best-placed network stations are CBS on channel 10 (KOLR), NBC on channel 3 (KYTV), Fox on channel 49 (KRBK) and CW on channel 24 (KYCW-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPOB-TV in Poplar Bluff, MO, 91 miles to the southeast. 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 Licking

Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Licking sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KOLR and KRBK, transmit from the same tower site about 63 miles west of Licking (252° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Licking at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Licking

The farthest main network tower for Licking is KYTV (NBC), 64 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Licking

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K36NN-DLow power	52 mi	180° S	Poor	West Plains, MO
KRMS-LDLow power	61 mi	319° NW	Poor	Lake Ozark, MO
K14SH-DLow power	62 mi	259° WSW	Poor	Marshfield, MO
KOZL-TVFull power	63 mi	252° WSW	Good	Springfield, MO
KOZKFull power	64 mi	250° WSW	Fair	Springfield, MO

How Licking compares with the rest of Missouri

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Licking ranks 330th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 63 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 Rolla, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Licking: 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 250° WSW, the direction of KYTV (NBC), 64 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 5 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 CBS in Licking, MO?

CBS is on channel 10 from KOLR, broadcasting from 63 miles WSW of Licking. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Licking, MO?

NBC is on channel 3 from KYTV, broadcasting from 64 miles WSW of Licking. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Licking, MO?

Fox is on channel 49 from KRBK, broadcasting from 63 miles WSW of Licking. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Licking, MO?

CW is on channel 24 from KYCW-LD, broadcasting from 64 miles WSW of Licking. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

10 transmitters within 70 miles of Licking; around 5 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 Licking?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Licking sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Licking?

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 Licking?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Licking?

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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