TV channels & antenna towers in Richmond Heights, Missouri

Richmond Heights 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 KDNL-TV (ABC), 3.4 miles to the S.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
3.4 mito the closest tower
8,481population

Network channels in Richmond Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCKDNL-TVABC30 3.4 mi189° S StrongSt. Louis, MO
TLMWODK-LDTelemundo45 3.8 mi185° S GoodSaint Louis, MO
NBCKSDKNBC5 4.2 mi189° S StrongSt. Louis, MO
CBSKMOVCBS4 6.9 mi171° S StrongSt. Louis, MO
CWKPLR-TVCW11 7.1 mi204° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
FOXKTVIFox2 7.1 mi204° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
IONWRBUION46 19 mi209° SSW StrongEast St. Louis, IL
MeTVKNLCMeTV24.1 22 mi214° SW StrongSt. Louis, MO

Over-the-air TV in Richmond Heights

With roughly 8,480 residents, Richmond Heights is a town in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 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 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 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 best-placed network stations 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 (good signal). 4 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 Richmond Heights

Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Richmond Heights 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 3.4 miles south of Richmond Heights (189° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Richmond Heights at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Richmond Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Richmond Heights

The farthest main network tower for Richmond Heights is KTVI (Fox), 7.1 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.

KDNL-TV is only 3.4 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 Richmond Heights

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KUMO-LDLow power3.8 mi 185° SGoodSt Louis, MO
KPTN-LDLow power3.8 mi 185° SGoodSt. Louis, MO
KBGU-LDLow power3.8 mi 185° SGoodSt. Louis, MO
K15KP-DLow power4.2 mi 189° SGoodSt. Louis, MO
K25NG-DClass A5.5 mi 308° NWGoodSt. Louis, MO
KDTL-LDLow power6.9 mi 171° SGoodSt. Louis, MO
KEFN-CDClass A7.0 mi 89° EGoodSt. Louis, MO
KETCFull power11 mi 203° SSWStrongSt. Louis, MO
WXSL-LDLow power19 mi 81° EFairSt. Louis, MO
W36EX-DClass A23 mi 30° NNEFairAlton, IL
WPXSFull power30 mi 128° SEGoodMount Vernon, IL
W09DL-DLow power30 mi 128° SEWeakMount Vernon, IL
WLEH-LDLow power30 mi 128° SEFairSt., IL
KDKZ-LDLow power32 mi 208° SSWPoorFarmington, MO
WVDM-LDLow power58 mi 319° NWPoorQuincy, IL
WSIU-TVFull power69 mi 122° ESEPoorCarbondale, IL
WSECFull power69 mi 12° NNEPoorJacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator69 mi 12° NNEPoorJacksonville, IL

How Richmond Heights compares with the rest of Missouri

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Richmond Heights ranks 2nd of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 3.4 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 University City, 2.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Richmond Heights: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 204° SSW, the direction of KTVI (Fox), 7.1 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Richmond Heights, MO?

ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 3.4 miles S of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Richmond Heights, MO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 6.9 miles S of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Richmond Heights, MO?

NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 4.2 miles S of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Richmond Heights, MO?

Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 7.1 miles SSW of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Richmond Heights, MO?

CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 7.1 miles SSW of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Richmond Heights?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Richmond Heights; 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 Richmond Heights?

Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Richmond Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Richmond Heights?

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 Richmond Heights?

KDNL-TV is only 3.4 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 Richmond Heights?

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 Richmond Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.