Antenna TV channels in Joplin-Pittsburg
13 stations broadcast free TV around Joplin-Pittsburg, carrying 19 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Joplin-Pittsburg
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about <1% of people in the Joplin-Pittsburg market; about 97% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 3% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 23 free channels from 12 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 93% | 69% |
| CBS | 95% | <1% |
| NBC | 92% | 74% |
| FOX | 95% | 8% |
| PBS | 84% | 69% |
| The CW | 4% | 0% |
| Telemundo | 0% | 0% |
Share of the market's 470k people, across its 140 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin ZIP 64801 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (244°, most) | 23 |
| Pittsburg ZIP 66762 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (168°) | 19 |
| Carthage ZIP 64836 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (244°, most) | 32 |
| Neosho ZIP 64850 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (326°) | 19 |
| Webb City ZIP 64870 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (220°, most) | 19 |
| Miami ZIP 74354 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (52°, most) | 29 |
| Parsons ZIP 67357 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (110°) | 20 |
| Chanute ZIP 66720 | Roof | southeast (129°) | 19 |
| Carl Junction ZIP 64834 | Attic or outdoor | south (179°, most) | 19 |
| Coffeyville ZIP 67337 | Roof | east (82°, most) | 28 |
| Nevada ZIP 64772 | Roof | south-southwest (196°) | 19 |
| Independence ZIP 67301 | Roof | east (96°, most) | 21 |
| Aurora ZIP 65605 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (69°, most) | 41 |
| Fort Scott ZIP 66701 | Roof | south (180°) | 10 |
| Iola ZIP 66749 | Spotty | – | 0 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Joplin-Pittsburg?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 7.1 | KOAM-TV |
 NBC | 16.1 | KSNF |
 ABC | 12.1 | KODE-TV |
 FOX | 7.2 also 14.1 | KOAM-TV |
 PBS | 26.1 | KOZJ |
The best TV antenna for Joplin-Pittsburg
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 10 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KOAM-TV, KFJX), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Pittsburg, Carthage, Neosho and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KODE-TV, KSNF and others). From the largest towns around Joplin-Pittsburg:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg, KS | south-southeast (161°) | 25 mi |
| Carthage, MO | west-southwest (249°) | 14 mi |
| Neosho, MO | north-northwest (328°) | 19 mi |
| Miami, OK | northeast (53°) | 22 mi |
| Carl Junction, MO | south (186°) | 6 mi |
| Coffeyville, KS | east (87°) | 61 mi |
| Aurora, MO | west (279°) | 47 mi |
3 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KOZJ (1 mi away), KOAM-TV (13 mi away), KFJX (13 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Joplin-Pittsburg TV towers are
Map of 9 tower sites around Joplin-Pittsburg. The list below has every site.
Every Joplin-Pittsburg station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (5)
- KOAM-TV Pittsburg, KS · VHF
- 7.1 CBS
- 7.2 Fox
- 7.3 MeTV
- 7.4 Heroes & Icons
- 7.5 QVC
- 7.6 HSN
- KODE-TV Joplin, MO · UHF
- 12.1 ABC
- 12.2 Grit
- 12.3 Bounce TV
- 12.4 Ion
- KFJX Pittsburg, KS · VHF
- 14.1 Fox
- 14.2 The CW Plus
- 14.3 Start TV
- 14.4 Dabl
- KSNF Joplin, MO · UHF
- 16.1 NBC
- 16.2 Laff
- 16.3 Ion Mystery
- 16.4 Antenna TV
- KOZJ Joplin, MO · UHF
- 26.1 PBS
Low power (7)
- K16IS-D Springfield, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K34NJ-D Joplin, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K36II-D Joplin, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KGCS-LD Joplin, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KJLN-LD Joplin, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KPJO-LD Pittsburg, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KRLJ-LD Joplin, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (1)
- K30AL-D Iola, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Joplin-Pittsburg
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For the curious: tower and licence details
- KJLN-LD · facility 190289 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-26
- KOZJ · facility 51101 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 68 kW · HAAT 281 m · licensed 2018-09-14
- KODE-TV · facility 18283 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 700 kW · HAAT 321.9 m · licensed 2019-04-18
- KSNF · facility 67766 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 525 kW · HAAT 321.9 m · licensed 2019-04-22
- KGCS-LD · facility 4206 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-05 · newer construction permit granted
- K34NJ-D · facility 131115 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-08 · newer construction permit granted
- K36II-D · facility 48515 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-12-21
- KPJO-LD · facility 127415 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-08
- KRLJ-LD · facility 186287 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-12
- KOAM-TV · facility 58552 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 98.8 kW · HAAT 320 m · licensed 2022-07-22
- KFJX · facility 83992 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 45.1 kW · HAAT 337 m · licensed 2022-07-22
- K16IS-D · facility 184052 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-16 · newer construction permit granted
- K30AL-D · facility 70940 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 7.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-03-06
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out