You can get 11 free TV channels in Lincoln, MO
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Lincoln. 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: ENE (57°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (57°), 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 Lincoln, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PBS | KMOS-TV Sedalia, MO · Full Power | 29.7 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | ABC | KMIZ Columbia, MO · Full Power | 49.4 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | KRCG Jefferson City, MO · Full Power | 69.8 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLR Springfield, MO · Full Power | 83.8 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | KOMU-TV Columbia, MO · Full Power | 67.1 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | NBC | KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 76.4 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | KYTV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 87.0 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | FOX | KRBK Osage Beach, MO · Full Power | 83.8 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | KOZL-TV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 83.8 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 78.1 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | Religious | KNLJ Jefferson City, MO · Full Power | 70.4 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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