You can get 18 free TV channels in Richmond, MO
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Richmond. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: WSW (242°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (242°), 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 Richmond, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 30.3 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | MyNetworkTV | KSMO-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 29.6 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 32.0 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | KCTV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 35.6 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | NBC | KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 36.4 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | FOX | WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 36.2 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | CW | KCWE Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 32.0 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | ION | KPXE-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 33.9 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Independent | KMCI-TV Lawrence, KS · Full Power | 36.4 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | TBN | KTAJ-TV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 33.9 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | ABC | KQTV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (308°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUKC-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 30.8 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | PBS | KMOS-TV Sedalia, MO · Full Power | 74.4 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | KAJF-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | Local / LPTV | KCMN-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQML-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCDN-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 33.9 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGKC-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 33.9 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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