TV channels & antenna towers in Fort Irwin, California
Fort Irwin has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K18IM-D, 29 miles to the SSW.
Over-the-air TV in Fort Irwin
Fort Irwin, California has a population of about 8,850. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 6 low-power and 31 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 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, 104 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPSP-CD in Cathedral City, CA, 98 miles to the south.
Which way to point your antenna in Fort Irwin
Point your antenna SSW, at about 205°. The nearest towers for Fort Irwin 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 Fort Irwin, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Fort Irwin
The farthest of the closest towers for Fort Irwin is K21MH-D, 29 miles away with a very 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.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other TV stations near Fort Irwin
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K18IM-DTranslator | 29 mi | 205° SSW | Poor | Daggett, CA |
| K23ML-DTranslator | 29 mi | 205° SSW | Poor | Newberry Springs, CA |
| K21MH-DTranslator | 29 mi | 205° SSW | Poor | Daggett, CA |
| K10IX-DTranslator | 30 mi | 180° S | Poor | Newberry Springs, CA |
| K06IQ-DTranslator | 30 mi | 180° S | Poor | Newberry Springs, CA |
| K30MN-DLow power | 32 mi | 218° SW | Poor | Barstow, CA |
| K27ON-DTranslator | 56 mi | 191° SSW | Poor | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| K29NN-DLow power | 56 mi | 191° SSW | Poor | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| K25QB-DTranslator | 56 mi | 191° SSW | Poor | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| K31AD-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Victorville, Etc., CA |
| K27AE-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Victorville, Etc., CA |
| K21AC-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Victorville, Etc., CA |
| K25AD-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Victorville, Etc., CA |
| K23OM-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Victorville, CA |
| K26MW-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| K32OX-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| K24LS-DTranslator | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| K30NY-DLow power | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Victorville, Etc., CA |
| KVVB-LDLow power | 57 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Lucerne Valley, CA |
| K36JH-DLow power | 57 mi | 218° SW | Poor | Barstow, CA |
| K19IS-DTranslator | 58 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Inyokern, CA |
| K14AT-DTranslator | 58 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Ridgecrest, CA |
| K15HJ-DTranslator | 58 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Ridgecrest, Etc., CA |
| K17HY-DTranslator | 58 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Ridgecrest, Etc., CA |
| K21IN-DTranslator | 58 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Ridgecrest, Etc., CA |
How Fort Irwin compares with the rest of California
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Fort Irwin ranks 1,071st of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25).
30% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Barstow, 32 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Fort Irwin: 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 205° SSW, the direction of K21MH-D, 29 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 0 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 Fort Irwin?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of Fort Irwin; around 0 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 Fort Irwin?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 205°. The nearest towers for Fort Irwin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Fort Irwin?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fort Irwin?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Fort Irwin?
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 California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Fort Irwin; signal estimates ignore terrain.