You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 66782 (Columbus, KS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 66782 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: ESE (119°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (119°), 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 66782
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | KODE-TV Joplin, MO · Full Power | 25.0 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | KOAM-TV Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 12.8 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | NBC | KSNF Joplin, MO · Full Power | 25.0 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | KFJX Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 12.8 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | KOZJ Joplin, MO · Full Power | 25.8 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRLJ-LD Joplin, MO · Low Power | 14.6 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPJO-LD Pittsburg, KS · Low Power | 14.6 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGCS-LD Joplin, MO · Low Power | 23.3 mi | ESE (124°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NJ-D Joplin, MO · Low Power | 23.3 mi | ESE (124°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJLN-LD Joplin, MO · Low Power | 27.3 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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