You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 72538 (Salem, AR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 72538 · 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: SSW (194°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (194°), 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 72538
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PBS | KEMV Mountain View, AR · Full Power | 45.0 mi | SSW (194°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLR Springfield, MO · Full Power | 71.1 mi | NW (319°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | KYTV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | FOX | KRBK Osage Beach, MO · Full Power | 71.1 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K07XL-D Mountain Home, AR · Translator | 18.1 mi | WSW (249°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NN-D West Plains, MO · Low Power | 24.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | KAIT Jonesboro, AR · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | KOZL-TV Springfield, MO · Full Power | 71.1 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KOZK Springfield, MO · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | Daystar | KWBM Harrison, AR · Full Power | 56.3 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Salem, AR Free TV Channels (16.3 mi from ZIP 72538 center) · Browse all Arkansas cities & ZIPs.
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