KGAN (Fox) · Channel 2.2
Full power TV station · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
KGAN is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 2.2, licensed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its signal is estimated to reach about 122 cities and towns within 80 miles.
About KGAN
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 850 kW effective radiated power, KGAN runs more power than 75% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 588 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 85% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 80 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 122 cities and towns in our guide with about 827,000 residents, as far as Muscatine, IA (75 miles).
KGAN shares its transmitter site with KCRG-TV (CW) and KRIN. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KDSM-TV in Des Moines, IA, 96 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 2.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Tower location | 42.31639, -91.85861 |
| Effective radiated power | 850 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 588 m (1,930 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 25685 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KGAN
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, IA | 11 mi | 172° S | Strong |
| Vinton, IA | 13 mi | 40° NE | Strong |
| Robins, IA | 20 mi | 330° NNW | Strong |
| Hiawatha, IA | 21 mi | 335° NNW | Strong |
| Manchester, IA | 24 mi | 241° WSW | Strong |
| Marion, IA | 24 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 24 mi | 333° NNW | Strong |
| Evansdale, IA | 24 mi | 116° ESE | Strong |
| Oelwein, IA | 25 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Waterloo, IA | 28 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Anamosa, IA | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 33 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Monticello, IA | 35 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Mount Vernon, IA | 35 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Dyersville, IA | 39 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| North Liberty, IA | 41 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Waverly, IA | 42 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Coralville, IA | 46 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Iowa City, IA | 48 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| New Hampton, IA | 56 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Marshalltown, IA | 57 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Asbury, IA | 58 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Grinnell, IA | 59 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| West Liberty, IA | 60 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Dubuque, IA | 62 mi | 259° WSW | Good |
| Prairie du Chien, WI | 63 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Maquoketa, IA | 63 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Charles City, IA | 66 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Decorah, IA | 68 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Waukon, IA | 69 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Lancaster, WI | 69 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Washington, IA | 71 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Iowa Falls, IA | 72 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Newton, IA | 74 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Hampton, IA | 74 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Muscatine, IA | 75 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Cresco, IA | 75 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| De Witt, IA | 76 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Platteville, WI | 76 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Eldridge, IA | 80 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KGAN transmitter tower?
KGAN broadcasts from a tower at 42.3164, -91.8586, near Urbana, IA. It is licensed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What channel is KGAN on?
KGAN appears as virtual channel 2.2 (2.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KGAN broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 80 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KGAN with an antenna?
About 827,000 people live in the 122 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KGAN?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KGAN tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.