You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 65712 (Mount Vernon, MO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 65712 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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 (48°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (48°), 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 65712
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | KODE-TV Joplin, MO · Full Power | 41.3 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLR Springfield, MO · Full Power | 47.8 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | KOAM-TV Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 50.2 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | NBC | KSNF Joplin, MO · Full Power | 41.3 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | KYTV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 47.8 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | FOX | KRBK Osage Beach, MO · Full Power | 47.8 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | FOX | KOZL-TV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 47.8 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | FOX | KFJX Pittsburg, KS · Full Power | 50.2 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | KOZK Springfield, MO · Full Power | 47.8 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | NBC | KNWA-TV Rogers, AR · Full Power | 49.0 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | KOZJ Joplin, MO · Full Power | 40.4 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16IS-D Springfield, MO · Low Power | 22.2 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KAFT Fayetteville, AR · Full Power | 90.4 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJNM-LD Cassville, MO · Low Power | 28.9 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKY-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 32.0 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCNH-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 32.0 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSFZ-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 32.9 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21JS-D Springfield, MO · Low Power | 37.3 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KYCW-LD Branson, MO · Low Power | 47.8 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | Local / LPTV | KSPR-LD Springfield, MO · Low Power | 47.8 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | Daystar | KWBM Harrison, AR · Full Power | 49.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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