TV channels & antenna towers in Camanche, Iowa

Camanche has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWQC-TV (NBC), 20 miles to the SW.

Open Camanche in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

4,341population

Network channels in Camanche

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKWQC-TVNBC	6	20 mi	214° SW	Strong	Davenport, IA
CBSWHBF-TVCBS	4	20 mi	214° SW	Fair	Rock Island, IL
CWKGCWCW	26	32 mi	191° SSW	Good	Burlington, IA
FOXKLJBFox	18	33 mi	191° S	Good	Davenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC	8	33 mi	191° S	Good	Moline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity	53	33 mi	191° S	Fair	Galesburg, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	63 mi	56° NE	Poor	Rockford, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	66 mi	58° ENE	Poor	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	66 mi	58° ENE	Poor	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	66 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	66 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	66 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Freeport, IL

Over-the-air TV in Camanche

With roughly 4,340 residents, Camanche is a town in Iowa. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power and 4 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 Camanche

Point your antenna SSW, at about 203°. The main network towers for Camanche 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 32 miles south of Camanche (191° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Camanche at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Camanche

The farthest main network tower for Camanche is KLJB (Fox), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Camanche

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K33QA-DLow power	29 mi	227° SW	Fair	Davenport, IA
WQPT-TVFull power	33 mi	191° S	Good	Moline, IL
KQINFull power	33 mi	191° S	Good	Davenport, IA
W27EJ-DLow power	34 mi	77° ENE	Weak	Sterling, IL
KFXB-TVFull power	54 mi	340° NNW	Fair	Dubuque, IA
KIINFull power	56 mi	266° W	Fair	Iowa City, IA
KWKBFull power	57 mi	266° W	Good	Iowa City, IA

How Camanche compares with the rest of Iowa

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Camanche ranks 84th of 285 places in Iowa: more than the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 34 miles.

44% of Iowa's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Clinton, 5.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Camanche: step by step

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.
Point it toward 191° S, the direction of KLJB (Fox), 33 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 12 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 Camanche, IA?

ABC is on channel 8 from WQAD-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Camanche. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Camanche, IA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WHBF-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Camanche. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Camanche, IA?

NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Camanche. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Camanche, IA?

Fox is on channel 18 from KLJB, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Camanche. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Camanche, IA?

CW is on channel 26 from KGCW, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Camanche. Estimated signal: good.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Camanche; around 12 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 Camanche?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 203°. The main network towers for Camanche sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Camanche?

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 Camanche?

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 Camanche?

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