TV channels & antenna towers in Evans, Colorado

Evans has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KZFC-LD, 13 miles to the WNW.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
21,383population

Network channels in Evans

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKFCTFox22 20 mi340° NNW GoodFort Collins, CO
TBNKPJR-TVTrinity38 22 mi210° SSW GoodGreeley, CO
TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo25 22 mi210° SSW StrongLongmont, CO
IONKPXC-TVION59 22 mi210° SSW GoodDenver, CO
IONKCDO-TVION10.2 46 mi121° ESE GoodSterling, CO
ABCKLWYABC27.2 48 mi347° NNW FairCheyenne, WY
CWKGWN-TVCW5.3 53 mi342° NNW WeakCheyenne, WY
CWKWGN-TVCW2 53 mi213° SSW GoodDenver, CO
NBCKUSANBC9 53 mi213° SSW FairDenver, CO
ABCKMGH-TVABC7 53 mi213° SSW FairDenver, CO
CBSKCNC-TVCBS4 53 mi213° SSW GoodDenver, CO
FOXKDVRFox31 53 mi213° SSW GoodDenver, CO
ABCKKTQ-CDABC16 55 mi346° NNW PoorCheyenne, WY
UNIKCECUnivision14 56 mi210° SSW GoodBoulder, CO
PBSKBDI-TVPBS12 64 mi222° SW FairBroomfield, CO

Over-the-air TV in Evans

With roughly 21,400 residents, Evans is a town in Colorado. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 3 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther out. Six of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Denver, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Denver's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27.2 (KLWY), CBS on channel 4 (KCNC-TV), NBC on channel 9 (KUSA), Fox on channel 31 (KDVR), PBS on channel 12 (KBDI-TV), CW on channel 2 (KWGN-TV), ION on channel 59 (KPXC-TV), Telemundo on channel 25 (KDEN-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KCEC) and Trinity on channel 38 (KPJR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Evans

The main network towers around Evans are in different directions: ABC 347° NNW (48 mi), CBS 213° SSW (53 mi), NBC 213° SSW (53 mi), Fox 213° SSW (53 mi) and PBS 222° SW (64 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, KPJR-TV, KDEN-TV and KPXC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles southwest of Evans (210° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Evans at fair strength or better, 77% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

KLWY (ABC) and KDVR (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Evans. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Evans

The farthest main network tower for Evans is KBDI-TV (PBS), 64 miles away with a fair 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 stations near Evans

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KZFC-LDLow power13 mi 294° WNWFairWindsor, CO
KMLN-LDLow power27 mi 288° WNWFairFort Collins, CO
KQCKFull power29 mi 294° WNWFairCheyenne, WY
KPXH-LDLow power29 mi 294° WNWFairFort Collins, CO
K22NW-DTranslator40 mi 224° SWPoorBoulder, CO
KAVC-LDLow power40 mi 224° SWPoorDenver, CO
K24HQ-DTranslator40 mi 224° SWPoorBoulder, CO
KXDP-LDLow power45 mi 225° SWPoorDenver, CO
KSBS-CDClass A53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KTFD-TVFull power53 mi 213° SSWFairDenver, CO
KTVDFull power53 mi 213° SSWGoodDenver, CO
KDEO-LDLow power53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KBRO-LDLow power53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KPDD-LDLow power53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KLPD-LDLow power53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KHDT-LDLow power53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KZDN-LDLow power53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KZCO-LDLow power53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KQDK-CDClass A53 mi 213° SSWPoorDenver, CO
KGSC-LDLow power54 mi 358° NPoorCheyenne, WY
K36JO-DTranslator54 mi 358° NPoorCheyenne, WY
K18NV-DLow power54 mi 358° NPoorCheyenne, WY
KRMA-TVFull power56 mi 210° SSWGoodDenver, CO
KETDFull power56 mi 210° SSWFairCastle Rock, CO
K12XK-DLow power60 mi 207° SSWPoorDenver, CO

How Evans compares with the rest of Colorado

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Evans ranks 101st of 225 places in Colorado: more than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 18 miles.

38% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Greeley, 3.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Evans: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 222° SW, the direction of KBDI-TV (PBS), 64 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 21 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

What channel is ABC in Evans, CO?

ABC is on channel 27.2 from KLWY, broadcasting from 48 miles NNW of Evans. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Evans, CO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSW of Evans. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Evans, CO?

NBC is on channel 9 from KUSA, broadcasting from 53 miles SSW of Evans. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Evans, CO?

Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 53 miles SSW of Evans. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Evans, CO?

PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SW of Evans. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Evans?

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Evans; around 21 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 Evans?

The main network towers around Evans are in different directions: ABC 347° NNW (48 mi), CBS 213° SSW (53 mi), NBC 213° SSW (53 mi), Fox 213° SSW (53 mi) and PBS 222° SW (64 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Evans?

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. The towers are spread over about 135° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Evans?

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 Evans?

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 Colorado · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Evans; signal estimates ignore terrain.