You can get 11 free TV channels in Bismarck, MO
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Bismarck. 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 Bismarck, MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 58.4 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 55.5 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 65.5 mi | ESE (111°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 57.5 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.8 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.8 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 43.5 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 41.2 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 50.9 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 63.2 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 78.6 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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