ZIP 71969 34.6692° N  93.6292° W

TV Channels in Sims, AR

ZIP Code: 71969 • Coordinates: 34.6692°N, 93.6292°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · KETG
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 104° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
KATV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 07-3
Comet TV Ch. 07-2
ROAR Ch. 07-4
The Nest Ch. 07-5
NBC
KARK-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 04-4
Grit Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 04-2
CBS
KTHV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 11-2
Busted Ch. 11-7
Nosey Ch. 11-5
Quest Ch. 11-4
Shop LC Ch. 11-8
True Crime Network Ch. 11-3
FOX
KLRT-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-70 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 42-1
Bounce TV Ch. 42-2
ION Mystery Ch. 16-2
PBS
KETG
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 09-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 09-3
World Channel Ch. 09-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
KARZ-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-70 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 16-1
Bounce TV Ch. 42-2
ION Mystery Ch. 16-2
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
KSJF-CD
Ch. 34-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 34-4
Spanish Religious Ch. 34-2
TeleXitos Ch. 34-3
Univision
KLRA-CD
Ch. 20-01 · 1080i
-88 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
HSN Ch. 20-06
Heartland Ch. 20-08
Infomercials Ch. 20-09
Jewelry TV Ch. 20-05
NTD America Ch. 20-04
Newsmax2 Ch. 20-10
RVTV Ch. 20-07
Spirit TV Ch. 20-03
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KETG
ARKADELPHIA, AR
 09-1 720p
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-66 dBm Fair 151° SSE
#2
KTHV
LITTLE ROCK, AR
 11-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVBusted +4
-67 dBm Fair 82° E
#3
KATV
LITTLE ROCK, AR
 07-1 720p
ABCCharge!Comet TV +2
-68 dBm Fair 82° E
#4
KARK-TV
LITTLE ROCK, AR
 04-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVGrit +1
-68 dBm Fair 82° E
#5
KVTH-DT
HOT SPRINGS, AR
 26-1 1080i
Religious
-69 dBm Fair 122° ESE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 104° · ESE · Spread 47°

Towers within 47° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Sims

Sims, Arkansas (71969) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KETG at -66 dBm, rated as "Fair" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely