TV channels & antenna towers in Saint Charles, Missouri
Saint Charles has 26 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 K25NG-D, 8.6 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Saint Charles
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 16 mi | 150° SSE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 17 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 18 mi | 161° SSE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 18 mi | 161° SSE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 20 mi | 151° SSE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 27 mi | 181° S | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 29 mi | 187° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Saint Charles
Saint Charles is a city of about 65,800 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 3 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. 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 Saint Charles, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 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.
The strongest network signals here 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 Saint Charles
Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Saint Charles 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 16 miles southeast of Saint Charles (150° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Saint Charles at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Saint Charles, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Saint Charles
The farthest main network tower for Saint Charles is KMOV (CBS), 20 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.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Saint Charles
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25NG-DClass A | 8.6 mi | 149° SSE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 17 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 17 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 17 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 19 mi | 124° SE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 20 mi | 151° SSE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 21 mi | 168° SSE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 22 mi | 65° ENE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 28 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 39 mi | 189° S | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 43 mi | 132° SE | Fair | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 43 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 43 mi | 132° SE | Poor | St., IL |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 45 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 61 mi | 22° NNE | Weak | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 61 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W19EE-DLow power | 67 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
How Saint Charles compares with the rest of Missouri
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Saint Charles ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 St. Louis, 19 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Saint Charles: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 151° SSE, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 20 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 Saint Charles, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSE of Saint Charles. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Saint Charles, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 20 miles SSE of Saint Charles. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Saint Charles, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of Saint Charles. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Saint Charles, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 18 miles SSE of Saint Charles. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Saint Charles, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SSE of Saint Charles. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Saint Charles?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Saint Charles; 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 Saint Charles?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Saint Charles sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Saint Charles?
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 Saint Charles?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Saint Charles?
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 Saint Charles; signal estimates ignore terrain.