TV channels & antenna towers in Bear Creek, Alaska
Bear Creek has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K17OX-D, 0.2 miles to the SSE.
Over-the-air TV in Bear Creek
Bear Creek, Alaska has a population of about 1,960. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 1 Class A, 3 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out.
No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KYES-TV in Anchorage, AK, 88 miles to the north. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTUU-TV in Anchorage, AK, 88 miles to the north. No ABC affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Bear Creek.
Which way to point your antenna in Bear Creek
The nearest towers around Bear Creek are in different directions: K17OX-D 165° SSE (0.2 mi), K07PG-D 200° SSW (4.5 mi) and K15AP-D 3° N (22 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bear Creek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bear Creek
The farthest of the closest towers for Bear Creek is K15AP-D, 22 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
K17OX-D is only 0.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other TV stations near Bear Creek
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K17OX-DTranslator | 0.2 mi | 165° SSE | Strong | Seward, AK |
| K07PG-DTranslator | 4.5 mi | 200° SSW | Weak | Seward, AK |
| K15AP-DTranslator | 22 mi | 3° N | Weak | Moose Pass, AK |
| K08KO-DLow power | 25 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Cooper Landing, AK |
| K05FW-DTranslator | 55 mi | 10° N | Poor | Girdwood, AK |
| K08KA-DTranslator | 55 mi | 10° N | Poor | Girdwood, AK |
| K12MM-DTranslator | 55 mi | 10° N | Poor | Girdwood Valley, AK |
| K03FW-DTranslator | 63 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Kenai, Etc, AK |
| K12LA-DTranslator | 63 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Kenai, Etc., AK |
| K10NC-DTranslator | 63 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Kenai, Etc., AK |
| K09QH-DTranslator | 63 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Kenai, AK |
| KCFT-CDClass A | 63 mi | 349° N | Poor | Anchorage, AK |
| KNIK-LDLow power | 63 mi | 349° N | Poor | Anchorage, AK |
| K23OE-DLow power | 66 mi | 278° W | Poor | Kasilof, AK |
| K31MD-DTranslator | 66 mi | 278° W | Poor | Kasilof, AK |
| K25PI-DTranslator | 66 mi | 278° W | Poor | Kasilof, AK |
How Bear Creek compares with the rest of Alaska
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Bear Creek ranks 39th of 69 places in Alaska: fewer than the typical Alaska town (2).
42% of Alaska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Bear Creek: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 3° N, the direction of K15AP-D, 22 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 1 station, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bear Creek?
16 transmitters within 70 miles of Bear Creek; around 1 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bear Creek?
The nearest towers around Bear Creek are in different directions: K17OX-D 165° SSE (0.2 mi), K07PG-D 200° SSW (4.5 mi) and K15AP-D 3° N (22 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bear Creek?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 197° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bear Creek?
K17OX-D is only 0.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bear Creek?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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