TV channels & antenna towers in Sullivan, Missouri
Sullivan has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDKZ-LD, 31 miles to the E.
Network channels in Sullivan
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 35 mi | 72° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 39 mi | 71° ENE | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 48 mi | 62° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 48 mi | 62° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 51 mi | 61° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 52 mi | 64° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 52 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Saint Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 52 mi | 60° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKRCGCBS | 13 | 61 mi | 304° WNW | Fair | Jefferson City, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Sullivan
Sullivan is a town of about 7,140 people in Missouri. There are 24 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 2 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Six of the 9 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 (very weak 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 Sullivan
Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Sullivan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KPLR-TV and KTVI, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles northeast of Sullivan (62° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sullivan at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sullivan, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sullivan
The farthest main network tower for Sullivan is KDNL-TV (ABC), 52 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Sullivan
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 31 mi | 88° E | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| KETCFull power | 45 mi | 65° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 51 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 52 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 52 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 52 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 52 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 52 mi | 52° NE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 60 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| K33MN-DLow power | 61 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Jefferson City, MO |
| K21PD-DLow power | 61 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Columbia, MO |
| KNLJFull power | 61 mi | 305° NW | Fair | Jefferson City, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 70 mi | 81° E | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 70 mi | 81° E | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 70 mi | 81° E | Poor | St., IL |
How Sullivan compares with the rest of Missouri
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Sullivan ranks 235th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 35 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 Wildwood, 37 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Sullivan: 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 60° ENE, the direction of KDNL-TV (ABC), 52 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 10 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 Sullivan, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Sullivan. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Sullivan, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Sullivan. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Sullivan, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 51 miles ENE of Sullivan. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Sullivan, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 48 miles ENE of Sullivan. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Sullivan, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles ENE of Sullivan. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sullivan?
24 transmitters within 70 miles of Sullivan; around 10 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 Sullivan?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Sullivan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sullivan?
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 Sullivan?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Sullivan?
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 Sullivan; signal estimates ignore terrain.