You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 71857 (Prescott, AR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 71857 · 1 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: ENE (60°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (60°), 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 71857
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | PBS | KETG Arkadelphia, AR · Full Power | 14.8 mi | ENE (60°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Independent | KVTH-DT Hot Springs, AR · Full Power | 42.8 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08RD-D Yancy, AR · Translator | 27.3 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KATV Little Rock, AR · Full Power | 84.1 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | ABC | KTBS-TV Shreveport, LA · Full Power | 84.4 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KTHV Little Rock, AR · Full Power | 83.9 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KTAL-TV Texarkana, TX · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTVE El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 81.3 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KARK-TV Little Rock, AR · Full Power | 83.9 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KETS Little Rock, AR · Full Power | 77.9 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KETZ El Dorado, AR · Full Power | 81.3 mi | SE (128°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | CW | KASN Pine Bluff, AR · Full Power | 77.9 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | KPXJ Minden, LA · Full Power | 84.4 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QI-D Shreveport, LA · Low Power | 26.0 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | RTN | KMYA-DT Camden, AR · Full Power | 51.7 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Prescott, AR Free TV Channels (3.1 mi from ZIP 71857 center) · Browse all Arkansas cities & ZIPs.
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