TV channels & antenna towers in Bellevue, Iowa

Bellevue has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KFXB-TV, 21 miles to the NNW.

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21TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

2,176population

Network channels in Bellevue

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKWQC-TVNBC	6	49 mi	183° S	Good	Davenport, IA
CBSWHBF-TVCBS	4	49 mi	183° S	Fair	Rock Island, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	61 mi	87° E	Poor	Rockford, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	64 mi	88° E	Poor	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	64 mi	88° E	Poor	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	64 mi	87° E	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	64 mi	87° E	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	64 mi	87° E	Poor	Freeport, IL
CWKGCWCW	26	64 mi	178° S	Fair	Burlington, IA
FOXKLJBFox	18	65 mi	178° S	Fair	Davenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC	8	65 mi	178° S	Fair	Moline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity	53	65 mi	178° S	Poor	Galesburg, IL

Over-the-air TV in Bellevue

Bellevue is a small community of about 2,180 people in Iowa. There are 21 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 4 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Bellevue, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Rockford, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Rockford's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WQAD-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WHBF-TV), NBC on channel 6 (KWQC-TV), Fox on channel 18 (KLJB), CW on channel 26 (KGCW), Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 5 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 Bellevue

Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Bellevue sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KGCW, KLJB, WQAD-TV and WMWC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 64 miles south of Bellevue (178° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bellevue at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

WQAD-TV (ABC) and KLJB (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Bellevue. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bellevue

The farthest main network tower for Bellevue is KLJB (Fox), 65 miles away with a fair 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 Bellevue

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KFXB-TVFull power	21 mi	331° NNW	Good	Dubuque, IA
W27EJ-DLow power	49 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Sterling, IL
W16DU-DTranslator	52 mi	329° NNW	Poor	Bloomington, WI
K33QA-DLow power	54 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Davenport, IA
KIINFull power	60 mi	232° SW	Fair	Iowa City, IA
KWKBFull power	60 mi	233° SW	Good	Iowa City, IA
WQPT-TVFull power	65 mi	178° S	Weak	Moline, IL
KQINFull power	65 mi	178° S	Poor	Davenport, IA
W35DY-DTranslator	68 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Stoughton, WI

How Bellevue compares with the rest of Iowa

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Bellevue ranks 219th of 285 places in Iowa: fewer than the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 49 miles away, against a state median of 34 miles.

44% of Iowa's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Dubuque, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bellevue: 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 178° S, the direction of KLJB (Fox), 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 8 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 Bellevue, IA?

ABC is on channel 8 from WQAD-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles S of Bellevue. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Bellevue, IA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WHBF-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles S of Bellevue. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Bellevue, IA?

NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles S of Bellevue. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bellevue, IA?

Fox is on channel 18 from KLJB, broadcasting from 65 miles S of Bellevue. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Bellevue, IA?

CW is on channel 26 from KGCW, broadcasting from 64 miles S of Bellevue. Estimated signal: fair.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Bellevue; around 8 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 Bellevue?

Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Bellevue sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bellevue?

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 Bellevue?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bellevue?

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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