TV channels & antenna towers in O'Fallon, Missouri
O'Fallon has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25NG-D, 19 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in O'Fallon
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 26 mi | 128° SE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 26 mi | 137° SE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 26 mi | 137° SE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 26 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 26 mi | 130° SE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 29 mi | 132° SE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 31 mi | 159° SSE | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 32 mi | 165° SSE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in O'Fallon
O'Fallon is a city of about 85,000 people in Missouri. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 3 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 19 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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). 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 O'Fallon
Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for O'Fallon 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 26 miles southeast of O'Fallon (128° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach O'Fallon at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from O'Fallon, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for O'Fallon
The farthest main network tower for O'Fallon is KMOV (CBS), 29 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near O'Fallon
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25NG-DClass A | 19 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 26 mi | 129° SE | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 26 mi | 129° SE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 26 mi | 129° SE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 26 mi | 130° SE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 28 mi | 144° SE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 29 mi | 132° SE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 30 mi | 114° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 33 mi | 77° ENE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 36 mi | 330° NNW | Weak | Quincy, IL |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 40 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 41 mi | 172° S | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 53 mi | 125° SE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 53 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 53 mi | 125° SE | Poor | St., IL |
| WSECFull power | 65 mi | 32° NNE | Weak | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 65 mi | 32° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W19EE-DLow power | 69 mi | 23° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
How O'Fallon compares with the rest of Missouri
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, O'Fallon ranks 116th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
30% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is St. Louis, 30 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in O'Fallon: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 132° SE, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 29 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 17 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 O'Fallon, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of O'Fallon. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in O'Fallon, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 29 miles SE of O'Fallon. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in O'Fallon, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of O'Fallon. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in O'Fallon, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of O'Fallon. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in O'Fallon, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of O'Fallon. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in O'Fallon?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of O'Fallon; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 O'Fallon?
Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for O'Fallon sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in O'Fallon?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in O'Fallon?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in O'Fallon?
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 O'Fallon; signal estimates ignore terrain.