You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 72431 (Newport, AR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 72431 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: NE (53°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (53°), 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 72431
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | KAIT Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 19.5 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | KTEJ Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 25.5 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24NY-D Jonesboro, AR · Low Power | 19.5 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | Independent | KVTJ-DT Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 31.4 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22PF-D Jonesboro, AR · Translator | 28.9 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | ABC | WATN-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 77.3 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | PBS | KEMV Mountain View, AR · Full Power | 69.1 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | CW | WLMT Memphis, TN · Full Power | 77.3 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJNB-CD Jonesboro, AR · Class A | 30.4 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Newport, AR Free TV Channels (8.6 mi from ZIP 72431 center) · Browse all Arkansas cities & ZIPs.
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