You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 65286 (Carrollton, MO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 65286 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 65286
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 | 63.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | KMIZ Columbia, MO · Full Power | 61.8 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 75.2 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | KCTV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 78.9 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | KOMU-TV Columbia, MO · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | FOX | WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 79.5 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 73.5 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | CW | KCWE Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 75.2 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | MyNetworkTV | KSMO-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 72.9 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | ION | KPXE-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 76.9 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carrollton, MO Free TV Channels (17.7 mi from ZIP 65286 center) · Browse all Missouri cities & ZIPs.
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