TV channels & antenna towers in Wellston, Missouri
Wellston has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25NG-D, 5.4 miles to the W.
Network channels in Wellston
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 6.6 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 6.9 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 7.5 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 9.9 mi | 180° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 10 mi | 203° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 10 mi | 203° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 22 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 25 mi | 212° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Wellston
Wellston is a small community of about 2,320 people in Missouri. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Wellston, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are 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.
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 (good signal). 4 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 Wellston
Point your antenna SSW, at about 193°. The main network towers for Wellston 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 6.6 miles south of Wellston (194° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wellston at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Wellston, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wellston
The farthest main network tower for Wellston is KTVI (Fox), 10 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KDNL-TV is only 6.6 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 Wellston
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 | 5.4 mi | 273° W | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 6.6 mi | 117° ESE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 192° SSW | Good | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 192° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 192° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 7.5 mi | 194° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 180° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 14 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 17 mi | 90° E | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 20 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| WPXSFull power | 31 mi | 134° SE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 31 mi | 134° SE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 31 mi | 134° SE | Fair | St., IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 35 mi | 207° SSW | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 57 mi | 316° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 66 mi | 12° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 66 mi | 12° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| WSIU-TVFull power | 69 mi | 124° SE | Poor | Carbondale, IL |
How Wellston compares with the rest of Missouri
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Wellston ranks 2nd of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 6.6 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 University City, 1.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wellston: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 203° SSW, the direction of KTVI (Fox), 10 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 20 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 Wellston, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles SSW of Wellston. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Wellston, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 9.9 miles S of Wellston. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Wellston, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 7.5 miles SSW of Wellston. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Wellston, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Wellston. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Wellston, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Wellston. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wellston?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Wellston; around 20 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 Wellston?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 193°. The main network towers for Wellston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wellston?
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 Wellston?
KDNL-TV is only 6.6 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 Wellston?
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
- University City1.3 mi
- Clayton2.5 mi
- Richmond Heights3.2 mi
- Saint Johns3.7 mi
- Jennings3.8 mi
- Saint John3.9 mi
- Overland3.9 mi
- Olivette4.2 mi
- Maplewood4.4 mi
- Ladue4.7 mi
- Brentwood4.7 mi
- Ferguson4.9 mi
- Dellwood5.3 mi
- Saint Ann5.9 mi
- Berkeley5.9 mi
- Shrewsbury6.0 mi
- Bellefontaine Neighbors6.1 mi
- St. Louis6.3 mi
- Webster Groves6.4 mi
- Creve Coeur6.7 mi
- Glendale6.8 mi
- Maryland Heights7.6 mi
- Glasgow Village7.8 mi
- Hazelwood7.8 mi
More: all TV stations in Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Wellston; signal estimates ignore terrain.