TV channels & antenna towers in Wallace, Idaho
Wallace has 57 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 K25OP-D, 10 miles to the W.
Network channels in Wallace
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKXLY-TVABC | 4 | 63 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Spokane, WA |
| FOXKAYU-TVFox | 28 | 64 mi | 277° W | Good | Spokane, WA |
| NBCKHQ-TVNBC | 6 | 64 mi | 277° W | Good | Spokane, WA |
| IONKGPX-TVION | 34 | 64 mi | 278° W | Fair | Spokane, WA |
| CBSKREMCBS | 2 | 65 mi | 278° W | Good | Spokane, WA |
| CWKSKNCW | 22 | 65 mi | 278° W | Good | Spokane, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Wallace
With roughly 761 residents, Wallace is a small community in Idaho. Our map shows 57 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 9 low-power and 40 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Wallace, 15 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.
The best-placed network stations 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). 2 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 Wallace
Point your antenna WNW, at about 283°. The main network towers for Wallace 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 64 miles west of Wallace (277° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wallace 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 Wallace, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wallace
The farthest main network tower for Wallace is KREM (CBS), 65 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Wallace
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 51; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25OP-DTranslator | 10 mi | 277° W | Weak | Kellogg, ID |
| K17PA-DLow power | 20 mi | 285° WNW | Fair | Mullan, ID |
| K23HT-DTranslator | 24 mi | 252° WSW | Weak | St. Maries, ID |
| K09FQ-DTranslator | 29 mi | 81° E | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K11FQ-DTranslator | 29 mi | 81° E | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K07FL-DTranslator | 29 mi | 81° E | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K36BW-DLow power | 29 mi | 81° E | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K04QV-DTranslator | 29 mi | 81° E | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K21MW-DTranslator | 31 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K17MQ-DTranslator | 31 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K25OS-DTranslator | 31 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K23NP-DTranslator | 31 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Thompson Falls, MT |
| K06QF-DTranslator | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Heron, MT |
| K13ZN-DTranslator | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Heron, MT |
| K15IY-DTranslator | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Heron, MT |
| K12QT-DTranslator | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Trout Creek, Etc, MT |
| K08OZ-DTranslator | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Trout Creek, Etc, MT |
| K10QH-DTranslator | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Trout Creek, Etc, MT |
| K21CA-DLow power | 45 mi | 86° E | Poor | Plains, MT |
| K11JP-DTranslator | 45 mi | 86° E | Poor | Plains-Paradise, MT |
| K07CH-DTranslator | 45 mi | 85° E | Poor | Plains & Paradise, MT |
| K05GM-DTranslator | 45 mi | 85° E | Poor | Plains-Paradise, MT |
| K08OY-DTranslator | 45 mi | 85° E | Poor | Plains, MT |
| K29ID-DTranslator | 50 mi | 98° E | Poor | Weeksville, MT |
| K34PQ-DTranslator | 50 mi | 98° E | Poor | Plains, MT |
How Wallace compares with the rest of Idaho
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Wallace ranks 52nd of 98 places in Idaho: fewer than the typical Idaho town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 63 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, 42 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wallace: 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 278° W, the direction of KREM (CBS), 65 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 Wallace, ID?
ABC is on channel 4 from KXLY-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles WNW of Wallace. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Wallace, ID?
CBS is on channel 2 from KREM, broadcasting from 65 miles W of Wallace. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Wallace, ID?
NBC is on channel 6 from KHQ-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles W of Wallace. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Wallace, ID?
Fox is on channel 28 from KAYU-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles W of Wallace. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Wallace, ID?
CW is on channel 22 from KSKN, broadcasting from 65 miles W of Wallace. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wallace?
57 transmitters within 70 miles of Wallace; 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 Wallace?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 283°. The main network towers for Wallace sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wallace?
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 Wallace?
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 Wallace?
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 Idaho cities
- Osburn4.0 mi
- Kellogg10.0 mi
- Pinehurst15 mi
- Saint Maries32 mi
- Coeur d'Alene42 mi
- Dalton Gardens43 mi
- Hayden45 mi
- Plummer46 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Idaho · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Wallace; signal estimates ignore terrain.