TV channels & antenna towers in Slater, Missouri

Slater has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox and CW. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K23LE-D, 35 miles to the SSW.

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14TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

35 mito the closest tower

1,832population

Network channels in Slater

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKQFX-LDFox	22	41 mi	138° SE	Poor	Columbia, MO
ABCKMIZABC	17	41 mi	138° SE	Good	Columbia, MO
CWKOMU-TVCW	8.3	49 mi	117° ESE	Good	Columbia, MO
CBSKRCGCBS	13	64 mi	125° SE	Fair	Jefferson City, MO

Over-the-air TV in Slater

Slater is a small community of about 1,830 people in Missouri. There are 14 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Slater, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Columbia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbia's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 17 (KMIZ), CBS on channel 13 (KRCG), Fox on channel 22 (KQFX-LD) and CW on channel 8.3 (KOMU-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSHB-TV in Kansas City, MO, 80 miles to the west. 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 Slater

Point your antenna SE, at about 131°. The main network towers for Slater sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Slater at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

KRCG (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Slater. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Slater

The farthest main network tower for Slater is KRCG (CBS), 64 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Slater

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K23LE-DLow power	35 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Sedalia, MO
K18KK-DLow power	41 mi	138° SE	Poor	Columbia, MO
KMOS-TVFull power	42 mi	165° SSE	Good	Sedalia, MO
K06PT-DLow power	45 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Columbia, MO
K35OY-DLow power	51 mi	124° SE	Poor	Columbia, MO
K25QT-DLow power	51 mi	125° SE	Poor	Columbia, MO
K36LJ-DLow power	51 mi	125° SE	Poor	Columbia, MO
KNLJFull power	63 mi	124° ESE	Fair	Jefferson City, MO
K33MN-DLow power	64 mi	127° SE	Poor	Jefferson City, MO
K21PD-DLow power	64 mi	127° SE	Poor	Columbia, MO

How Slater compares with the rest of Missouri

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Slater ranks 330th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 41 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

34% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Sedalia, 37 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Slater: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 125° SE, the direction of KRCG (CBS), 64 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 5 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 Slater, MO?

ABC is on channel 17 from KMIZ, broadcasting from 41 miles SE of Slater. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Slater, MO?

CBS is on channel 13 from KRCG, broadcasting from 64 miles SE of Slater. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Slater, MO?

Fox is on channel 22 from KQFX-LD, broadcasting from 41 miles SE of Slater. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Slater, MO?

CW is on channel 8.3 from KOMU-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles ESE of Slater. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Slater?

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Slater; around 5 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Slater?

Point your antenna SE, at about 131°. The main network towers for Slater sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Slater?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Slater?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Slater?

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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