TV channels & antenna towers in Paris, Missouri

Paris has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K06PT-D, 35 miles to the SSW.

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21TV transmitters within 70 miles

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1,176population

Network channels in Paris

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKOMU-TVCW	8.3	43 mi	199° SSW	Good	Columbia, MO
ABCKHQA-TVABC	7.2	49 mi	46° NE	Good	Hannibal, MO
CWWGEM-TVCW	10.2	49 mi	46° NE	Good	Quincy, IL
CBSKRCGCBS	13	55 mi	185° S	Good	Jefferson City, MO
FOXKQFX-LDFox	22	57 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Columbia, MO
ABCKMIZABC	17	57 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Columbia, MO

Over-the-air TV in Paris

Paris is a small community of about 1,180 people in Missouri. There are 21 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 8 full-power, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Paris, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7.2 (KHQA-TV), 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, 110 miles to the southeast. 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 Paris

The main network towers around Paris are in different directions: ABC 46° NE (49 mi) and CBS 185° S (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KHQA-TV and WGEM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 49 miles northeast of Paris (46° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Paris at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

KRCG (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Paris. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Paris

The farthest main network tower for Paris is KRCG (CBS), 55 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Paris

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	35 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Columbia, MO
WTJRFull power	49 mi	46° NE	Good	Quincy, IL
W27DF-DLow power	49 mi	46° NE	Poor	Quincy, IL
K14SU-DLow power	49 mi	46° NE	Poor	Keokuk, IA
W17EH-DLow power	49 mi	46° NE	Poor	Quincy, IL
K35OY-DLow power	50 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Columbia, MO
K25QT-DLow power	50 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Columbia, MO
K36LJ-DLow power	50 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Columbia, MO
WQECFull power	50 mi	47° NE	Weak	Quincy, IL
WVDM-LDLow power	54 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Quincy, IL
KNLJFull power	54 mi	185° S	Good	Jefferson City, MO
K33MN-DLow power	57 mi	187° S	Poor	Jefferson City, MO
K21PD-DLow power	57 mi	187° S	Poor	Columbia, MO
K18KK-DLow power	57 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Columbia, MO
K30MG-DTranslator	59 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Kirksville, MO

How Paris compares with the rest of Missouri

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Paris ranks 288th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 43 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, 41 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Paris: 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 185° S, the direction of KRCG (CBS), 55 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 7 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 Paris, MO?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from KHQA-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles NE of Paris. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Paris, MO?

CBS is on channel 13 from KRCG, broadcasting from 55 miles S of Paris. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Paris, MO?

Fox is on channel 22 from KQFX-LD, broadcasting from 57 miles SSW of Paris. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Paris, MO?

CW is on channel 8.3 from KOMU-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SSW of Paris. Estimated signal: good.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Paris; around 7 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 Paris?

The main network towers around Paris are in different directions: ABC 46° NE (49 mi) and CBS 185° S (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Paris?

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. The towers are spread over about 139° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Paris?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Paris?

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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