TV channels & antenna towers in Northglenn, Colorado

Northglenn has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K22NW-D, 13 miles to the WNW.

46TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
39,197population

Network channels in Northglenn

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXC-TVION59 15 mi17° NNE GoodDenver, CO
TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo25 15 mi17° NNE StrongLongmont, CO
TBNKPJR-TVTrinity38 15 mi17° NNE StrongGreeley, CO
NBCKUSANBC9 17 mi231° SW GoodDenver, CO
ABCKMGH-TVABC7 17 mi231° SW GoodDenver, CO
CBSKCNC-TVCBS4 17 mi231° SW StrongDenver, CO
CWKWGN-TVCW2 17 mi231° SW StrongDenver, CO
FOXKDVRFox31 17 mi231° SW StrongDenver, CO
UNIKCECUnivision14 19 mi220° SW StrongBoulder, CO
PBSKBDI-TVPBS12 31 mi243° WSW FairBroomfield, CO
FOXKFCTFox22 53 mi10° N WeakFort Collins, CO
IONKCDO-TVION10.2 56 mi79° E GoodSterling, CO

Over-the-air TV in Northglenn

Northglenn is a town of about 39,200 people in Colorado. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 46 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 2 Class A, 21 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 29 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Six of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Denver, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Denver's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KMGH-TV), 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 (strong 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 Northglenn

Point your antenna SW, at about 233°. The main network towers for Northglenn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KUSA, KMGH-TV, KCNC-TV, KWGN-TV and KDVR, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles southwest of Northglenn (231° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Northglenn at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Northglenn, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Northglenn

The farthest main network tower for Northglenn is KBDI-TV (PBS), 31 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 stations near Northglenn

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K22NW-DTranslator13 mi 293° WNWFairBoulder, CO
K24HQ-DTranslator13 mi 293° WNWWeakBoulder, CO
KAVC-LDLow power13 mi 293° WNWFairDenver, CO
KXDP-LDLow power16 mi 277° WFairDenver, CO
KTVDFull power17 mi 231° SWStrongDenver, CO
KTFD-TVFull power17 mi 231° SWGoodDenver, CO
KSBS-CDClass A17 mi 232° SWFairDenver, CO
KDEO-LDLow power17 mi 232° SWFairDenver, CO
KBRO-LDLow power17 mi 231° SWFairDenver, CO
KPDD-LDLow power17 mi 231° SWFairDenver, CO
KLPD-LDLow power17 mi 231° SWFairDenver, CO
KHDT-LDLow power17 mi 231° SWFairDenver, CO
KZDN-LDLow power17 mi 231° SWFairDenver, CO
KZCO-LDLow power17 mi 231° SWFairDenver, CO
KQDK-CDClass A17 mi 231° SWFairDenver, CO
KRMA-TVFull power19 mi 220° SWStrongDenver, CO
KETDFull power19 mi 220° SWGoodCastle Rock, CO
K12XK-DLow power23 mi 211° SSWWeakDenver, CO
KRMTFull power23 mi 211° SSWGoodDenver, CO
KDNF-LDLow power23 mi 211° SSWGoodArvada, CO
K05MD-DLow power35 mi 185° SPoorCripple Creek, Etc., CO
KZFC-LDLow power40 mi 5° NPoorWindsor, CO
KMLN-LDLow power43 mi 346° NNWPoorFort Collins, CO
KQCKFull power47 mi 346° NNWFairCheyenne, WY
KPXH-LDLow power47 mi 346° NNWPoorFort Collins, CO

How Northglenn compares with the rest of Colorado

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Northglenn ranks 37th of 225 places in Colorado: more than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 15 miles away, against a state median of 18 miles.

48% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Thornton, 1.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Northglenn: 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 243° WSW, the direction of KBDI-TV (PBS), 31 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 30 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 Northglenn, CO?

ABC is on channel 7 from KMGH-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Northglenn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Northglenn, CO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Northglenn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Northglenn, CO?

NBC is on channel 9 from KUSA, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Northglenn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Northglenn, CO?

Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Northglenn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Northglenn, CO?

PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WSW of Northglenn. Estimated signal: fair.

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

46 transmitters within 70 miles of Northglenn; around 30 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 Northglenn?

Point your antenna SW, at about 233°. The main network towers for Northglenn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Northglenn?

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 Northglenn?

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 Northglenn?

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 Northglenn; signal estimates ignore terrain.