KAWB
Full power TV station · Brainerd, Minnesota
KAWB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Brainerd, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 25 cities and towns within 53 miles.
About KAWB
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 137.5 kW effective radiated power, KAWB runs more power than 41% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 227 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 13% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 53 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 25 cities and towns in our guide with about 75,000 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Brainerd, MN |
| Tower location | 46.42250, -94.46167 |
| Effective radiated power | 137.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 227 m (745 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 49579 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KAWB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gull Lake, MN | 5.1 mi | 281° WNW | Strong |
| Lake Shore, MN | 6.5 mi | 228° SW | Strong |
| Baxter, MN | 10.0 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Nisswa, MN | 11 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Brainerd, MN | 13 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Pequot Lakes, MN | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Breezy Point, MN | 16 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Staples, MN | 16 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Cross Lake, MN | 23 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Crosby, MN | 24 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Little Falls, MN | 31 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Wadena, MN | 32 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Pierz, MN | 35 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Long Prairie, MN | 36 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Aitkin, MN | 37 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Menahga, MN | 38 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Vineland, MN | 38 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Royalton, MN | 42 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| New York Mills, MN | 44 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Park Rapids, MN | 45 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Parkers Prairie, MN | 45 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Walker, MN | 47 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Rice, MN | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Fair |
| Osakis, MN | 51 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Sauk Centre, MN | 53 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KAWB transmitter tower?
KAWB broadcasts from a tower at 46.4225, -94.4617, near East Gull Lake, MN. It is licensed to Brainerd, Minnesota.
How far does KAWB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 53 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KAWB with an antenna?
About 75,000 people live in the 25 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KAWB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KAWB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.