You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 72461 (Rector, AR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 72461 · 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: SW (231°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (231°), 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 72461
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 | 45.2 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | PBS | KTEJ Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 37.4 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | ABC | KPOB-TV Poplar Bluff, MO · Full Power | 38.2 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | Independent | KVTJ-DT Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 47.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | ABC | WATN-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 73.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | FOX | WHBQ-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 79.2 mi | SSE (162°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | CW | WLMT Memphis, TN · Full Power | 73.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17LV-D Poplar Bluff, MO · Low Power | 29.8 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22PF-D Jonesboro, AR · Translator | 34.2 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24NY-D Jonesboro, AR · Low Power | 45.2 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rector, AR Free TV Channels (1.1 mi from ZIP 72461 center) · Browse all Arkansas cities & ZIPs.
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