TV channels & antenna towers in Rock Hill, Missouri

Rock Hill 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 KDNL-TV (ABC), 3.2 miles to the SE.

23TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
3.2 mito the closest tower
4,646population

Network channels in Rock Hill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCKDNL-TVABC30 3.2 mi125° SE StrongSt. Louis, MO
TLMWODK-LDTelemundo45 3.7 mi129° SE GoodSaint Louis, MO
NBCKSDKNBC5 3.7 mi137° SE StrongSt. Louis, MO
CWKPLR-TVCW11 5.0 mi177° S StrongSt. Louis, MO
FOXKTVIFox2 5.0 mi177° S StrongSt. Louis, MO
CBSKMOVCBS4 6.9 mi142° SE StrongSt. Louis, MO
IONWRBUION46 16 mi201° SSW StrongEast St. Louis, IL
MeTVKNLCMeTV24.1 19 mi208° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO

Over-the-air TV in Rock Hill

With roughly 4,650 residents, Rock Hill is a town in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 9 full-power, 3 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Rock Hill, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is 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 (good 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 Rock Hill

The main network towers around Rock Hill are in different directions: ABC 125° SE (3.2 mi), CBS 142° SE (6.9 mi), NBC 137° SE (3.7 mi) and Fox 177° S (5.0 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KDNL-TV and KSDK, transmit from the same tower site about 3.2 miles southeast of Rock Hill (125° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rock Hill at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rock Hill

The farthest main network tower for Rock Hill is KMOV (CBS), 6.9 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.

KDNL-TV is only 3.2 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 Rock Hill

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KUMO-LDLow power3.7 mi 129° SEGoodSt Louis, MO
KPTN-LDLow power3.7 mi 129° SEGoodSt. Louis, MO
KBGU-LDLow power3.7 mi 129° SEGoodSt. Louis, MO
K15KP-DLow power3.7 mi 137° SEGoodSt. Louis, MO
K25NG-DClass A4.9 mi 346° NNWGoodSt. Louis, MO
KDTL-LDLow power6.9 mi 142° SEGoodSt. Louis, MO
KETCFull power8.7 mi 187° SStrongSt. Louis, MO
KEFN-CDClass A10 mi 81° EGoodSt. Louis, MO
WXSL-LDLow power22 mi 78° ENEFairSt. Louis, MO
W36EX-DClass A26 mi 34° NEFairAlton, IL
KDKZ-LDLow power29 mi 204° SSWWeakFarmington, MO
WPXSFull power31 mi 122° ESEGoodMount Vernon, IL
W09DL-DLow power31 mi 122° ESEWeakMount Vernon, IL
WLEH-LDLow power31 mi 122° ESEWeakSt., IL
WVDM-LDLow power57 mi 322° NWPoorQuincy, IL

How Rock Hill compares with the rest of Missouri

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Rock Hill ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 3.2 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 Webster Groves, 1.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rock Hill: 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 142° SE, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 6.9 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 19 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 Rock Hill, MO?

ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 3.2 miles SE of Rock Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Rock Hill, MO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 6.9 miles SE of Rock Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Rock Hill, MO?

NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 3.7 miles SE of Rock Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Rock Hill, MO?

Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 5.0 miles S of Rock Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Rock Hill, MO?

CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 5.0 miles S of Rock Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Rock Hill?

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Rock Hill; 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 Rock Hill?

The main network towers around Rock Hill are in different directions: ABC 125° SE (3.2 mi), CBS 142° SE (6.9 mi), NBC 137° SE (3.7 mi) and Fox 177° S (5.0 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rock Hill?

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 Rock Hill?

KDNL-TV is only 3.2 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 Rock Hill?

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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