TV channels & antenna towers in Saint Johns, Missouri
Saint Johns has 25 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, 4.0 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Saint Johns
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 9.2 mi | 175° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 9.6 mi | 174° S | Good | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 10 mi | 177° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 12 mi | 187° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 12 mi | 187° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 13 mi | 169° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 24 mi | 199° SSW | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 27 mi | 205° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Saint Johns
Saint Johns is a town of about 7,690 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 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 15 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 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). 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 Johns
Point your antenna S, at about 177°. The main network towers for Saint Johns 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 9.2 miles south of Saint Johns (175° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Saint Johns at fair strength or better, 86% 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 Johns, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Saint Johns
The farthest main network tower for Saint Johns is KMOV (CBS), 13 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 9.2 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 Saint Johns
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 | 4.0 mi | 231° SW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 174° S | Good | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 174° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 174° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 10 mi | 125° SE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 10 mi | 177° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 13 mi | 169° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 16 mi | 191° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 19 mi | 42° NE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 20 mi | 98° E | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 34 mi | 134° SE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 34 mi | 134° SE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 34 mi | 134° SE | Weak | St., IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 37 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 53 mi | 316° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 63 mi | 14° NNE | Weak | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 63 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
How Saint Johns compares with the rest of Missouri
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Saint Johns ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 9.2 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 Ferguson, 2.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Saint Johns: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 169° S, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 13 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 Johns, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles S of Saint Johns. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Saint Johns, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 13 miles S of Saint Johns. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Saint Johns, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 10 miles S of Saint Johns. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Saint Johns, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 12 miles S of Saint Johns. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Saint Johns, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles S of Saint Johns. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Saint Johns?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Saint Johns; 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 Johns?
Point your antenna S, at about 177°. The main network towers for Saint Johns sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Saint Johns?
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 Johns?
KDNL-TV is only 9.2 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 Saint Johns?
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 Johns; signal estimates ignore terrain.