TV channels & antenna towers in Pevely, Missouri
Pevely has 23 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 WRBU (ION), 8.8 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Pevely
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 8.8 mi | 325° NW | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 9.9 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 17 mi | 4° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 17 mi | 4° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 18 mi | 17° NNE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 20 mi | 10° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 20 mi | 11° N | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 21 mi | 10° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Pevely
Pevely is a town of about 5,650 people in Missouri. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 3 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
15 of them are within 25 miles of Pevely, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles 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 Pevely
Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Pevely 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 17 miles north of Pevely (4° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pevely at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pevely, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pevely
The farthest main network tower for Pevely is KDNL-TV (ABC), 21 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.
WRBU is only 8.8 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 Pevely
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 12 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Farmington, MO |
| KETCFull power | 14 mi | 359° N | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 18 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 20 mi | 10° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 20 mi | 11° N | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 20 mi | 11° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 20 mi | 11° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 26 mi | 25° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 27 mi | 359° N | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 28 mi | 78° ENE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 28 mi | 78° ENE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 28 mi | 78° ENE | Fair | St., IL |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 35 mi | 40° NE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 47 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Alton, IL |
| WSIU-TVFull power | 64 mi | 101° E | Poor | Carbondale, IL |
How Pevely compares with the rest of Missouri
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Pevely ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 8.8 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 Arnold, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pevely: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 10° N, the direction of KDNL-TV (ABC), 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 19 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 Pevely, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Pevely. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Pevely, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Pevely. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Pevely, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 20 miles N of Pevely. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Pevely, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Pevely. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Pevely, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles N of Pevely. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pevely?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Pevely; 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 Pevely?
Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Pevely sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pevely?
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 Pevely?
WRBU is only 8.8 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 Pevely?
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 Pevely; signal estimates ignore terrain.