You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 72916 (Fort Smith, AR)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 72916 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: N (356°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (356°), 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 72916
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | ABC | KHBS Fort Smith, AR · Full Power | 22.2 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | KFSM-TV Fort Smith, AR · Translator | 8.2 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36RJ-D Fort Smith, AR · Low Power | 6.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSJF-CD Siloam Springs, AR · Class A | 12.1 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20OL-D Fort Smith, AR · Low Power | 12.1 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQRY-LD Fort Smith, AR · Low Power | 12.1 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQRY-LD Fort Smith, AR · Low Power | 12.1 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | PBS | KAFT Fayetteville, AR · Full Power | 42.2 mi | NNE (27°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHMF-LD Fort Smith, AR · Translator | 17.5 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | KXKY-LD Fort Smith, AR · Low Power | 17.5 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUFS-LD Fort Smith, AR · Low Power | 22.3 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Nbc/Fox | KFTA-TV Fort Smith, AR · Full Power | 33.0 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | PBS | KOET Eufaula, OK · Full Power | 54.9 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | ABC | KHOG-TV Fayetteville, AR · Full Power | 53.9 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | KTUL Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 84.8 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | KJRH-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 89.6 mi | NW (306°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KOED-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 89.6 mi | NW (306°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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