You can get 4 free TV channels in Melbourne, AR
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Melbourne. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSE (168°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (168°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Melbourne, AR
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PBS | KEMV Mountain View, AR · Full Power | 28.7 mi | SW (233°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | KAIT Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 54.3 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KTHV Little Rock, AR · Full Power | 94.1 mi | SSW (202°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | KTEJ Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 63.1 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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