TV channels & antenna towers in Mexico, Missouri

Mexico has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox and CW. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K06PT-D, 24 miles to the WSW.

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Network channels in Mexico

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKOMU-TVCW	8.3	28 mi	227° SW	Good	Columbia, MO
CBSKRCGCBS	13	35 mi	199° SSW	Good	Jefferson City, MO
FOXKQFX-LDFox	22	45 mi	233° SW	Poor	Columbia, MO
ABCKMIZABC	17	45 mi	233° SW	Good	Columbia, MO
ABCKHQA-TVABC	7.2	63 mi	28° NNE	Weak	Hannibal, MO
CWWGEM-TVCW	10.2	63 mi	28° NNE	Weak	Quincy, IL

Over-the-air TV in Mexico

Mexico is a city of about 11,700 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 9 full-power and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Mexico, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Columbia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbia's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 17 (KMIZ), CBS on channel 13 (KRCG), Fox on channel 22 (KQFX-LD) and CW on channel 8.3 (KOMU-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSDK in St. Louis, MO, 93 miles to the southeast. 4 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 Mexico

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Mexico sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KHQA-TV and WGEM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 63 miles northeast of Mexico (28° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mexico at fair strength or better, 67% 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 Mexico, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mexico

The farthest main network tower for Mexico is KMIZ (ABC), 45 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 Mexico

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K06PT-DLow power	24 mi	243° WSW	Weak	Columbia, MO
K35OY-DLow power	34 mi	221° SW	Weak	Columbia, MO
KNLJFull power	34 mi	199° SSW	Good	Jefferson City, MO
K25QT-DLow power	34 mi	220° SW	Poor	Columbia, MO
K36LJ-DLow power	34 mi	220° SW	Weak	Columbia, MO
K33MN-DLow power	37 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Jefferson City, MO
K21PD-DLow power	37 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Columbia, MO
K18KK-DLow power	45 mi	233° SW	Poor	Columbia, MO
WVDM-LDLow power	46 mi	82° E	Poor	Quincy, IL
WTJRFull power	63 mi	28° NNE	Fair	Quincy, IL
W27DF-DLow power	63 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Quincy, IL
K14SU-DLow power	63 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Keokuk, IA
W17EH-DLow power	63 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Quincy, IL
WQECFull power	64 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Quincy, IL
KMOS-TVFull power	65 mi	235° SW	Fair	Sedalia, MO

How Mexico compares with the rest of Missouri

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Mexico ranks 307th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Columbia, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mexico: 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 233° SW, the direction of KMIZ (ABC), 45 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 6 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 Mexico, MO?

ABC is on channel 17 from KMIZ, broadcasting from 45 miles SW of Mexico. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Mexico, MO?

CBS is on channel 13 from KRCG, broadcasting from 35 miles SSW of Mexico. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mexico, MO?

Fox is on channel 22 from KQFX-LD, broadcasting from 45 miles SW of Mexico. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Mexico, MO?

CW is on channel 8.3 from KOMU-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Mexico. Estimated signal: good.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Mexico; around 6 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 Mexico?

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Mexico sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mexico?

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 Mexico?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Mexico?

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 Mexico; signal estimates ignore terrain.