TV channels & antenna towers in Pinehurst, Idaho

Pinehurst has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K17PA-D, 4.5 miles to the W.

Open Pinehurst in the live finder

58TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

4.5 mito the closest tower

1,580population

Network channels in Pinehurst

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKXLY-TVABC	4	49 mi	303° WNW	Fair	Spokane, WA
FOXKAYU-TVFox	28	49 mi	274° W	Good	Spokane, WA
NBCKHQ-TVNBC	6	50 mi	274° W	Good	Spokane, WA
IONKGPX-TVION	34	50 mi	275° W	Fair	Spokane, WA
CBSKREMCBS	2	50 mi	275° W	Good	Spokane, WA
CWKSKNCW	22	50 mi	275° W	Good	Spokane, WA

Over-the-air TV in Pinehurst

Pinehurst, Idaho has a population of about 1,580. There are 58 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 9 low-power and 39 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Pinehurst, 16 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 39 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Spokane, WA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Spokane's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 4 (KXLY-TV), CBS on channel 2 (KREM), NBC on channel 6 (KHQ-TV), Fox on channel 28 (KAYU-TV), CW on channel 22 (KSKN) and ION on channel 34 (KGPX-TV). 4 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 Pinehurst

Point your antenna WNW, at about 281°. The main network towers for Pinehurst sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KAYU-TV, KHQ-TV, KGPX-TV, KREM and KSKN, transmit from the same tower site about 49 miles west of Pinehurst (274° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pinehurst at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pinehurst

The farthest main network tower for Pinehurst is KREM (CBS), 50 miles away with a good 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 Pinehurst

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 52; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K17PA-DLow power	4.5 mi	276° W	Good	Mullan, ID
K25OP-DTranslator	5.4 mi	126° SE	Weak	Kellogg, ID
K23HT-DTranslator	15 mi	214° SW	Weak	St. Maries, ID
K06QF-DTranslator	39 mi	42° NE	Poor	Heron, MT
K13ZN-DTranslator	39 mi	42° NE	Poor	Heron, MT
K15IY-DTranslator	39 mi	42° NE	Poor	Heron, MT
K12QT-DTranslator	39 mi	42° NE	Poor	Trout Creek, Etc, MT
K08OZ-DTranslator	39 mi	42° NE	Poor	Trout Creek, Etc, MT
K10QH-DTranslator	39 mi	42° NE	Poor	Trout Creek, Etc, MT
K09FQ-DTranslator	43 mi	89° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
K11FQ-DTranslator	43 mi	89° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
K07FL-DTranslator	43 mi	89° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
K36BW-DLow power	43 mi	89° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
K04QV-DTranslator	43 mi	89° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
KQUPFull power	44 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Pullman, WA
K21MW-DTranslator	45 mi	85° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
K17MQ-DTranslator	45 mi	85° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
K25OS-DTranslator	45 mi	85° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
K23NP-DTranslator	45 mi	85° E	Poor	Thompson Falls, MT
KHBA-LDLow power	50 mi	274° W	Poor	Spokane, WA
K29NM-DLow power	50 mi	274° W	Poor	Spokane, WA
KSPS-TVFull power	50 mi	273° W	Fair	Spokane, WA
KXMN-LDLow power	50 mi	273° W	Poor	Spokane, Etc., WA
KDYS-LDLow power	50 mi	275° W	Poor	Spokane, WA
KQUP-LDLow power	51 mi	275° W	Poor	Spokane, WA

How Pinehurst compares with the rest of Idaho

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Pinehurst ranks 52nd of 98 places in Idaho: fewer than the typical Idaho town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 49 miles away, against a state median of 35 miles.

44% of Idaho's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Coeur d'Alene, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pinehurst: 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 275° W, the direction of KREM (CBS), 50 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 9 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

What channel is ABC in Pinehurst, ID?

ABC is on channel 4 from KXLY-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles WNW of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Pinehurst, ID?

CBS is on channel 2 from KREM, broadcasting from 50 miles W of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Pinehurst, ID?

NBC is on channel 6 from KHQ-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles W of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pinehurst, ID?

Fox is on channel 28 from KAYU-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles W of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Pinehurst, ID?

CW is on channel 22 from KSKN, broadcasting from 50 miles W of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: good.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Pinehurst; around 9 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 Pinehurst?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 281°. The main network towers for Pinehurst sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pinehurst?

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 Pinehurst?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Pinehurst?

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