TV channels & antenna towers in Valley Park, Missouri
Valley Park has 23 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 KPLR-TV (CW), 6.5 miles to the E.
Network channels in Valley Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 6.5 mi | 98° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 6.5 mi | 98° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 8.8 mi | 81° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 9.1 mi | 76° ENE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 9.2 mi | 79° E | Good | Saint Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 11 mi | 97° E | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 11 mi | 179° S | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 13 mi | 193° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Valley Park
With roughly 6,970 residents, Valley Park is a town in Missouri. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 3 Class A and 11 low-power. 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.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Valley Park, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is 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 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). 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 Valley Park
Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Valley Park 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 6.5 miles east of Valley Park (98° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Valley Park at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Valley Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Valley Park
The farthest main network tower for Valley Park is KMOV (CBS), 11 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.
KPLR-TV is only 6.5 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 Valley Park
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KETCFull power | 6.9 mi | 132° SE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 8.8 mi | 81° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 9.2 mi | 79° E | Good | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 9.2 mi | 79° E | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 9.2 mi | 79° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 10 mi | 30° NNE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 11 mi | 97° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 17 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 23 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 29 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 33 mi | 39° NE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| WPXSFull power | 35 mi | 111° ESE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 35 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 35 mi | 111° ESE | Weak | St., IL |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 57 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
How Valley Park compares with the rest of Missouri
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Valley Park ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 6.5 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 Ballwin, 4.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Valley Park: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 97° E, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 11 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 Valley Park, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 9.1 miles ENE of Valley Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Valley Park, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 11 miles E of Valley Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Valley Park, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 8.8 miles E of Valley Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Valley Park, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 6.5 miles E of Valley Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Valley Park, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 6.5 miles E of Valley Park. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Valley Park?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Valley Park; 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 Valley Park?
Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Valley Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Valley Park?
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 Valley Park?
KPLR-TV is only 6.5 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 Valley Park?
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 Valley Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.