TV channels & antenna towers in Moline Acres, Missouri

Moline Acres has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEFN-CD, 8.5 miles to the SSE.

28TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
8.5 mito the closest tower
2,431population

Network channels in Moline Acres

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCKDNL-TVABC30 12 mi203° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
TLMWODK-LDTelemundo45 13 mi201° SSW FairSaint Louis, MO
NBCKSDKNBC5 13 mi202° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
CBSKMOVCBS4 15 mi192° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
CWKPLR-TVCW11 16 mi206° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
FOXKTVIFox2 16 mi206° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
IONWRBUION46 28 mi208° SSW GoodEast St. Louis, IL
MeTVKNLCMeTV24.1 31 mi212° SSW GoodSt. Louis, MO

Over-the-air TV in Moline Acres

Moline Acres, Missouri has a population of about 2,430. There are 28 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 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 strongest network signals here 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). 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 Moline Acres

Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Moline Acres sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KDNL-TV and KSDK, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles southwest of Moline Acres (203° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Moline Acres at fair strength or better, 71% 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 Moline Acres, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Moline Acres

The farthest main network tower for Moline Acres is KTVI (Fox), 16 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.

KDNL-TV is only 12 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 Moline Acres

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KEFN-CDClass A8.5 mi 162° SSEGoodSt. Louis, MO
K25NG-DClass A9.9 mi 241° WSWGoodSt. Louis, MO
KUMO-LDLow power13 mi 201° SSWFairSt Louis, MO
KPTN-LDLow power13 mi 201° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
KBGU-LDLow power13 mi 201° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
K15KP-DLow power13 mi 202° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
W36EX-DClass A14 mi 31° NNEFairAlton, IL
WXSL-LDLow power15 mi 110° ESEFairSt. Louis, MO
KDTL-LDLow power15 mi 192° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
KETCFull power20 mi 205° SSWGoodSt. Louis, MO
WPXSFull power32 mi 144° SEGoodMount Vernon, IL
W09DL-DLow power32 mi 144° SEWeakMount Vernon, IL
WLEH-LDLow power32 mi 144° SEWeakSt., IL
KDKZ-LDLow power41 mi 208° SSWPoorFarmington, MO
WVDM-LDLow power56 mi 310° NWPoorQuincy, IL
WSECFull power60 mi 10° NWeakJacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator60 mi 10° NPoorJacksonville, IL
W19EE-DLow power67 mi 2° NPoorJacksonville, IL
W29CI-DClass A68 mi 100° EPoorSalem, IL
WSIU-TVFull power70 mi 129° SEPoorCarbondale, IL

How Moline Acres compares with the rest of Missouri

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Moline Acres ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Ferguson, 3.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Moline Acres: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 206° SSW, the direction of KTVI (Fox), 16 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 19 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Moline Acres, MO?

ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Moline Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Moline Acres, MO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Moline Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Moline Acres, MO?

NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 13 miles SSW of Moline Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Moline Acres, MO?

Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Moline Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Moline Acres, MO?

CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Moline Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Moline Acres?

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Moline Acres; around 19 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 Moline Acres?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Moline Acres sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Moline Acres?

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 Moline Acres?

KDNL-TV is only 12 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 Moline Acres?

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 Moline Acres; signal estimates ignore terrain.