TV channels & antenna towers in Eads, Colorado
Eads has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K19KN-D, 13 miles to the WSW.
Over-the-air TV in Eads
Eads is a small community of about 608 people in Colorado. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 2 low-power and 17 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KLBY in Colby, KS, 94 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KBSL-DT in Goodland, KS, 95 miles to the northeast.
Which way to point your antenna in Eads
Point your antenna WSW, at about 238°. The nearest towers for Eads 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 Eads, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Eads
The farthest of the closest towers for Eads is K17MI-D, 13 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Eads
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K19KN-DTranslator | 13 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K18LL-DTranslator | 13 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K17MI-DTranslator | 13 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K16LF-DTranslator | 13 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K15KG-DTranslator | 13 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K38MK-DTranslator | 25 mi | 30° NNE | Weak | Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| K36LB-DTranslator | 25 mi | 30° NNE | Weak | Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| K32MD-DTranslator | 25 mi | 30° NNE | Weak | Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| K34LN-DTranslator | 25 mi | 30° NNE | Weak | Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| K20MP-DLow power | 32 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K29JL-DTranslator | 34 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K25LE-DTranslator | 34 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K23KN-DTranslator | 34 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K27KX-DTranslator | 34 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K34NM-DTranslator | 36 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K35JS-DTranslator | 36 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K31NI-DTranslator | 36 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K33KV-DTranslator | 36 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K35MZ-DLow power | 38 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
How Eads compares with the rest of Colorado
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Eads ranks 212th of 225 places in Colorado: fewer than the typical Colorado town (18).
38% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Eads: 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 238° WSW, the direction of K17MI-D, 13 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 Eads?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Eads; 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 Eads?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 238°. The nearest towers for Eads sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Eads?
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 Eads?
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 Eads?
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.
TV channels in nearby Colorado cities
More: all TV stations in Colorado · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Eads; signal estimates ignore terrain.