TV channels & antenna towers in Farmers Loop, Alaska

Farmers Loop has 7 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, PBS, CW and Trinity. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KATN (CW), 1.1 miles to the NNW.

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7TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Farmers Loop

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKATNCW	2.3	1.1 mi	332° NNW	Strong	Fairbanks, AK
PBSKUAC-TVPBS	9	2.4 mi	275° W	Strong	Fairbanks, AK
TBNKJNP-TVTrinity	4	11 mi	259° W	Good	North Pole, AK
NBCKTVFNBC	11	11 mi	259° W	Good	Fairbanks, AK

Over-the-air TV in Farmers Loop

Farmers Loop is a town of about 4,850 people in Alaska. There are 7 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 2 Class A and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Fairbanks, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fairbanks's stations.

The strongest network signals here are NBC on channel 11 (KTVF), PBS on channel 9 (KUAC-TV), CW on channel 2.3 (KATN) and Trinity on channel 4 (KJNP-TV). No ABC, CBS or Fox affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Farmers Loop.

Which way to point your antenna in Farmers Loop

Point your antenna W, at about 267°. The main network towers for Farmers Loop sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KJNP-TV and KTVF, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles west of Farmers Loop (259° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Farmers Loop at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Farmers Loop, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Farmers Loop

The farthest main network tower for Farmers Loop is KTVF (NBC), 11 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KATN is only 1.1 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 stations near Farmers Loop

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K13XD-DClass A	1.1 mi	329° NNW	Strong	Fairbanks, AK
KFXF-CDClass A	6.7 mi	181° S	Good	Fairbanks, AK
K08OV-DTranslator	47 mi	241° WSW	Poor	Nenana, AK

How Farmers Loop compares with the rest of Alaska

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Farmers Loop ranks 18th of 69 places in Alaska: more than the typical Alaska town (2). Its nearest major network tower is 1.1 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

25% of Alaska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Fairbanks, 4.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Farmers Loop: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 259° W, the direction of KTVF (NBC), 11 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 6 stations, 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

What channel is NBC in Farmers Loop, AK?

NBC is on channel 11 from KTVF, broadcasting from 11 miles W of Farmers Loop. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Farmers Loop, AK?

PBS is on channel 9 from KUAC-TV, broadcasting from 2.4 miles W of Farmers Loop. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Farmers Loop, AK?

CW is on channel 2.3 from KATN, broadcasting from 1.1 miles NNW of Farmers Loop. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Farmers Loop?

7 transmitters within 70 miles of Farmers Loop; around 6 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Farmers Loop?

Point your antenna W, at about 267°. The main network towers for Farmers Loop sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Farmers Loop?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Farmers Loop?

KATN is only 1.1 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 Farmers Loop?

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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