You can get 11 free TV channels in Washington, MO
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Washington. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: E (97°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (97°), 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 Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 28.5 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 37.1 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 38.7 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 36.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 34.7 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 34.7 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 30.7 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 33.7 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | KRCG Jefferson City, MO · Full Power | 59.1 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 37.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 38.7 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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