TV channels & antenna towers in Terre du Lac, Missouri
Terre du Lac has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDKZ-LD, 21 miles to the N.
Network channels in Terre du Lac
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 31 mi | 8° N | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 34 mi | 13° NNE | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 45 mi | 18° NNE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 45 mi | 18° NNE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 46 mi | 22° NNE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 48 mi | 19° NNE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 49 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | Saint Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 49 mi | 19° NNE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKBSIFox | 23 | 68 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| CWKFVS-TVCW | 12.2 | 70 mi | 118° ESE | Weak | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| TLMWQWQ-LDTelemundo | 18 | 70 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Paducah, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Terre du Lac
Terre du Lac is a small community of about 2,320 people in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 24 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 2 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Six of the 11 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 (very weak 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 Terre du Lac
Point your antenna NNE, at about 20°. The main network towers for Terre du Lac 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 45 miles north of Terre du Lac (18° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Terre du Lac at fair strength or better, 88% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Terre du Lac, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Terre du Lac
The farthest main network tower for Terre du Lac is KDNL-TV (ABC), 49 miles away with a good 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 Terre du Lac
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 | 21 mi | 4° N | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| KETCFull power | 41 mi | 17° NNE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 46 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 48 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 49 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 49 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 49 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 51 mi | 52° NE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 51 mi | 52° NE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 51 mi | 52° NE | Poor | St., IL |
| K25NG-DClass A | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 55 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 63 mi | 34° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
How Terre du Lac compares with the rest of Missouri
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Terre du Lac ranks 252nd of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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 Arnold, 38 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Terre du Lac: 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 19° NNE, the direction of KDNL-TV (ABC), 49 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 9 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 Terre du Lac, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles NNE of Terre du Lac. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Terre du Lac, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Terre du Lac. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Terre du Lac, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Terre du Lac. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Terre du Lac, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Terre du Lac. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Terre du Lac, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Terre du Lac. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Terre du Lac?
24 transmitters within 70 miles of Terre du Lac; around 9 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 Terre du Lac?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 20°. The main network towers for Terre du Lac sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Terre du Lac?
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 Terre du Lac?
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 Terre du Lac?
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.
TV channels in nearby Missouri cities
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- Park Hills7.1 mi
- Flat River7.3 mi
- Potosi9.0 mi
- Farmington14 mi
- De Soto16 mi
- Ironton22 mi
- Festus25 mi
- Pevely29 mi
- Fredericktown30 mi
- Sainte Genevieve32 mi
- Barnhart32 mi
- Sullivan36 mi
- Centerville38 mi
- Arnold38 mi
- Pacific40 mi
- Murphy41 mi
- Eureka41 mi
- Oakville42 mi
- Union43 mi
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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 Terre du Lac; signal estimates ignore terrain.