You can get 11 free TV channels in Lamar, MO
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Lamar. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SW (217°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (217°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Lamar, MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | CBS | KOAM-TV Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | KFJX Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | ABC | KODE-TV Joplin, MO · Full Power | 32.6 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | NBC | KSNF Joplin, MO · Full Power | 32.6 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | KOZJ Joplin, MO · Full Power | 32.2 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLR Springfield, MO · Full Power | 75.4 mi | ESE (104°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | KYTV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 76.7 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | KOZL-TV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 75.4 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KOZK Springfield, MO · Full Power | 76.7 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPJO-LD Pittsburg, KS · Low Power | 30.7 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGCS-LD Joplin, MO · Low Power | 31.9 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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