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TV channels & antenna towers in Umatac Village, Guam

Umatac Village has 9 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox and CW. About 4 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KUAM-TV (NBC), 9.7 miles to the NNE.

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9TV transmitters within 70 miles
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Network channels in Umatac Village

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKUAM-TVNBC8 9.7 mi19° NNE FairHagatna, GU
CWKTKB-LDCW26 17 mi40° NE WeakTamuning, GU
ABCKTGMABC14 17 mi40° NE FairTamuning, GU
FOXKEQI-LDFox22 17 mi40° NE FairDededo, GU

Over-the-air TV in Umatac Village

With roughly 903 residents, Umatac Village is a small community in Guam. Our map shows 9 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 3 full-power, 2 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 4 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther out. Two of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Tamuning, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tamuning's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 14 (KTGM), NBC on channel 8 (KUAM-TV), Fox on channel 22 (KEQI-LD) and CW on channel 26 (KTKB-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Umatac Village. 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 Umatac Village

Point your antenna NNE, at about 29°. The main network towers for Umatac Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Umatac Village

The farthest main network tower for Umatac Village is KTGM (ABC), 17 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 Umatac Village

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K28HS-DTranslator9.9 mi 20° NNEWeakAgana, GU
K32GB-DTranslator9.9 mi 20° NNEWeakAgana, GU
K30HB-DTranslator9.9 mi 20° NNEWeakAgana, GU
K36GJ-DTranslator9.9 mi 20° NNEWeakAgana, GU
KGTFFull power17 mi 40° NEGoodHagatna, GU

How Umatac Village compares with the rest of Guam

With 4 stations at fair strength or better, Umatac Village ranks 20th of 22 places in Guam: fewer than the typical Guam town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 9.7 miles away, against a state median of 3.8 miles.

55% of Guam's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Dededo Village, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Umatac Village: 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 40° NE, the direction of KTGM (ABC), 17 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 4 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 Umatac Village, GU?

ABC is on channel 14 from KTGM, broadcasting from 17 miles NE of Umatac Village. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Umatac Village, GU?

NBC is on channel 8 from KUAM-TV, broadcasting from 9.7 miles NNE of Umatac Village. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Umatac Village, GU?

Fox is on channel 22 from KEQI-LD, broadcasting from 17 miles NE of Umatac Village. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Umatac Village, GU?

CW is on channel 26 from KTKB-LD, broadcasting from 17 miles NE of Umatac Village. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Umatac Village?

9 transmitters within 70 miles of Umatac Village; around 4 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 Umatac Village?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 29°. The main network towers for Umatac Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Umatac Village?

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 Umatac Village?

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 Umatac Village?

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 Guam cities

More: all TV stations in Guam · U.S. Territories region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Umatac Village; signal estimates ignore terrain.