TV channels & antenna towers in Healy, Alaska
Healy has 3 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K13AAE-D, 4.6 miles to the ENE.
Over-the-air TV in Healy
Healy is a small community of about 1,020 people in Alaska. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 3 licensed TV transmitters. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out.
No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KYES-TV in Anchorage, AK, 171 miles to the south. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTVF in Fairbanks, AK, 76 miles to the north. No ABC affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Healy.
Which way to point your antenna in Healy
Point your antenna ENE, at about 65°. The nearest towers for Healy sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Healy, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Healy
The farthest of the closest towers for Healy is K12RF-D, 4.6 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
K08OV-D, 50 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other TV stations near Healy
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K13AAE-DTranslator | 4.6 mi | 65° ENE | Fair | Healy, AK |
| K12RF-DTranslator | 4.6 mi | 65° ENE | Fair | Healy, Etc., AK |
| K08OV-DTranslator | 50 mi | 356° N | Poor | Nenana, AK |
How Healy compares with the rest of Alaska
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Healy ranks 34th of 69 places in Alaska: the same as the typical Alaska town (2).
30% of Alaska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Healy: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 65° ENE, the direction of K12RF-D, 4.6 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 2 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Healy?
3 transmitters within 70 miles of Healy; around 2 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Healy?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 65°. The nearest towers for Healy sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Healy?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Healy?
K08OV-D, 50 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Healy?
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.
More: all TV stations in Alaska · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Healy; signal estimates ignore terrain.