TV channels & antenna towers in Pacific, Missouri
Pacific has 23 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 KNLC (MeTV), 13 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Pacific
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 13 mi | 129° SE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 15 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 20 mi | 79° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 20 mi | 79° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 23 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 23 mi | 73° ENE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 23 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 24 mi | 82° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Pacific
With roughly 7,160 residents, Pacific is a town in Missouri. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 3 Class A and 11 low-power. 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, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 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.
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). 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 Pacific
Point your antenna ENE, at about 77°. The main network towers for Pacific sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KPLR-TV and KTVI, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles east of Pacific (79° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pacific at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pacific, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pacific
The farthest main network tower for Pacific is KMOV (CBS), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KNLC is only 13 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 Pacific
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KETCFull power | 19 mi | 90° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 20 mi | 156° SSE | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 23 mi | 54° NE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 23 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 23 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 23 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 23 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 24 mi | 82° E | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 31 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 43 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 46 mi | 48° NE | Poor | Alton, IL |
| WPXSFull power | 47 mi | 100° E | Fair | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 47 mi | 100° E | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 47 mi | 100° E | Poor | St., IL |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 56 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
How Pacific compares with the rest of Missouri
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Pacific ranks 116th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Wildwood, 8.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pacific: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 82° E, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 24 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 Pacific, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of Pacific. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Pacific, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Pacific. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Pacific, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of Pacific. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Pacific, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Pacific. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Pacific, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Pacific. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pacific?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Pacific; around 17 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 Pacific?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 77°. The main network towers for Pacific sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pacific?
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 Pacific?
KNLC is only 13 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 Pacific?
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 Pacific; signal estimates ignore terrain.