You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 65897 (Springfield, MO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 65897 · 12 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
12 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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 (100°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (100°), 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 65897
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | CBS | KOLR Springfield, MO · Full Power | 18.3 mi | E (86°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | NBC | KYTV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 18.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | FOX | KRBK Osage Beach, MO · Full Power | 18.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | KOZL-TV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 18.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | PBS | KOZK Springfield, MO · Full Power | 18.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKY-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 2.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCNH-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 2.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRFT-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 2.8 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21JS-D Springfield, MO · Low Power | 7.8 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16IS-D Springfield, MO · Low Power | 9.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KYCW-LD Branson, MO · Low Power | 18.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | Local / LPTV | KSPR-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 18.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSFZ-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 13.7 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14SH-D Marshfield, MO · Low Power | 19.2 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | Daystar | KWBM Harrison, AR · Full Power | 36.2 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | KODE-TV Joplin, MO · Full Power | 70.7 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | KOAM-TV Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 78.5 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | FOX | KFJX Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 78.5 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBNS-CD Branson, MO · Class A | 33.0 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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