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TV channels & antenna towers in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Lake Havasu City has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25QW-D, 7.7 miles to the NW.

Open Lake Havasu City in the live finder
49TV transmitters within 70 miles
0networks over the air
7.7 mito the closest tower
53,553population

Over-the-air TV in Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City is a city of about 53,600 people in Arizona. There are 49 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power, 5 low-power and 43 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTNV-TV in Las Vegas, NV, 109 miles to the north. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, NV, 109 miles to the north. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Lake Havasu City

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The nearest towers for Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lake Havasu City

The farthest of the closest towers for Lake Havasu City is K23BJ-D, 8.6 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Lake Havasu City

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 49; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K25QW-DLow power7.7 mi 311° NWGoodLake Havasu, AZ
K15CR-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWFairLake Havasu City, AZ
K23BJ-DLow power8.6 mi 341° NNWFairLake Havasu City, AZ
K17DA-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWGoodLake Havasu City, AZ
K22NK-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWGoodLake Havasu City, AZ
K31GZ-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWGoodLake Havasu City, AZ
K26OK-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWGoodLake Havasu City, AZ
K29FD-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWGoodLake Havasu City, AZ
K24NG-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWGoodLake Havasu City, AZ
K28PO-DTranslator8.6 mi 341° NNWGoodLake Havasu City, AZ
K26PR-DLow power29 mi 325° NWFairNeedles, CA
KMOH-TVFull power38 mi 356° NFairKingman, AZ
K17BN-DTranslator38 mi 356° NPoorNeedles, CA
K27NR-DTranslator38 mi 356° NPoorTopock, AZ
K16EV-DTranslator38 mi 356° NPoorBullhead City, AZ
K21FU-DTranslator38 mi 356° NPoorTopock, AZ
K24DK-DTranslator38 mi 356° NPoorBullhead City, AZ
K31HY-DTranslator38 mi 356° NPoorNeedles, Etc., CA
K14HG-DTranslator48 mi 30° NNEPoorKingman, AZ
K20ID-DTranslator48 mi 30° NNEPoorKingman, AZ
KKAX-LDLow power48 mi 30° NNEPoorHilltop, AZ
K23FV-DTranslator48 mi 30° NNEPoorKingman, AZ
K33OD-DTranslator48 mi 30° NNEPoorKingman, AZ
K29LO-DTranslator48 mi 30° NNEPoorKingman, AZ
K35MX-DTranslator48 mi 30° NNEPoorKingman, AZ

How Lake Havasu City compares with the rest of Arizona

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Lake Havasu City ranks 98th of 215 places in Arizona: the same as the typical Arizona town (12).

32% of Arizona's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Lake Havasu City: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 341° NNW, the direction of K23BJ-D, 8.6 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 12 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. 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 Lake Havasu City?

49 transmitters within 70 miles of Lake Havasu City; around 12 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 Lake Havasu City?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The nearest towers for Lake Havasu City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lake Havasu City?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lake Havasu City?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Lake Havasu City?

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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More: all TV stations in Arizona · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lake Havasu City; signal estimates ignore terrain.