You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 65050 (California, MO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 65050 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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 (35°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (35°), 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 65050
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ABC | KMIZ Columbia, MO · Full Power | 18.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | PBS | KMOS-TV Sedalia, MO · Full Power | 12.2 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | KRCG Jefferson City, MO · Full Power | 34.0 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | KOMU-TV Columbia, MO · Full Power | 34.2 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18KK-D Columbia, MO · Low Power | 18.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQFX-LD Columbia, MO · Low Power | 18.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | Religious | KNLJ Jefferson City, MO · Full Power | 34.6 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRMS-LD Lake Ozark, MO · Low Power | 25.1 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36LJ-D Columbia, MO · Low Power | 28.1 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35OY-D Columbia, MO · Low Power | 28.7 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | KOLR Springfield, MO · Full Power | 91.1 mi | S (189°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | KYTV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 94.2 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | FOX | KRBK Osage Beach, MO · Full Power | 91.1 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06PT-D Columbia, MO · Low Power | 40.6 mi | NNE (33°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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