TV channels & antenna towers in Old Jamestown, Missouri
Old Jamestown has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EX-D, 11 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Old Jamestown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 18 mi | 188° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 18 mi | 187° S | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 19 mi | 188° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 21 mi | 182° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 21 mi | 193° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 21 mi | 193° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 33 mi | 200° SSW | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 36 mi | 204° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Old Jamestown
Old Jamestown is a town of about 19,200 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, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 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). 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 Old Jamestown
Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Old Jamestown 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 18 miles south of Old Jamestown (188° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Old Jamestown at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Old Jamestown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Old Jamestown
The farthest main network tower for Old Jamestown is KTVI (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.
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 Old Jamestown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36EX-DClass A | 11 mi | 59° ENE | Good | Alton, IL |
| K25NG-DClass A | 13 mi | 210° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 15 mi | 160° SSE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 18 mi | 187° S | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 18 mi | 187° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 18 mi | 187° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 19 mi | 188° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 20 mi | 124° SE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 21 mi | 182° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 25 mi | 194° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 39 mi | 147° SSE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 39 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 39 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | St., IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 46 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 50 mi | 307° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 55 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 55 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W19EE-DLow power | 62 mi | 4° N | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
How Old Jamestown compares with the rest of Missouri
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Old Jamestown ranks 2nd of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Florissant, 3.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Old Jamestown: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 193° SSW, the direction of KTVI (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 20 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 Old Jamestown, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Old Jamestown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Old Jamestown, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 21 miles S of Old Jamestown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Old Jamestown, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Old Jamestown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Old Jamestown, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 21 miles SSW of Old Jamestown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Old Jamestown, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSW of Old Jamestown. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Old Jamestown?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Old Jamestown; around 20 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 Old Jamestown?
Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Old Jamestown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Old Jamestown?
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 Old Jamestown?
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 Old Jamestown?
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 Old Jamestown; signal estimates ignore terrain.