TV channels & antenna towers in Coralville, Iowa
Coralville has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWKB, 12 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Coralville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKYOU-TVCW | 15.4 | 38 mi | 210° SSW | Good | Ottumwa, IA |
| IONKPXR-TVION | 48 | 46 mi | 340° NNW | Good | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| CWKCRG-TVCW | 9.3 | 46 mi | 342° NNW | Good | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| FOXKGANFox | 2.2 | 46 mi | 342° NNW | Good | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| NBCKWWLNBC | 7 | 52 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Waterloo, IA |
| NBCKWQC-TVNBC | 6 | 58 mi | 99° E | Good | Davenport, IA |
| CBSWHBF-TVCBS | 4 | 58 mi | 99° E | Fair | Rock Island, IL |
| CWKGCWCW | 26 | 67 mi | 111° ESE | Weak | Burlington, IA |
| FOXKLJBFox | 18 | 67 mi | 112° ESE | Weak | Davenport, IA |
| ABCWQAD-TVABC | 8 | 67 mi | 112° ESE | Weak | Moline, IL |
| TBNWMWC-TVTrinity | 53 | 67 mi | 112° ESE | Poor | Galesburg, IL |
Over-the-air TV in Coralville
Coralville is a city of about 20,600 people in Iowa. There are 21 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 2 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Coralville, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Cedar Rapids, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cedar Rapids'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 2.2 (KGAN), CW on channel 9.3 (KCRG-TV), ION on channel 48 (KPXR-TV) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). 6 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 Coralville
The main network towers around Coralville are in different directions: ABC 112° ESE (67 mi), CBS 99° E (58 mi), NBC 99° E (58 mi) and Fox 342° NNW (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Four network stations, KGCW, KLJB, WQAD-TV and WMWC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 67 miles east of Coralville (111° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Coralville at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
WQAD-TV (ABC) and KWQC-TV (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Coralville. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Coralville
The farthest main network tower for Coralville is WQAD-TV (ABC), 67 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KWKB is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Coralville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWKBFull power | 12 mi | 74° ENE | Strong | Iowa City, IA |
| KIINFull power | 13 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Iowa City, IA |
| KFXAFull power | 39 mi | 318° NW | Good | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| KFKZ-LDLow power | 45 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Cedar Falls, IA |
| KRINFull power | 46 mi | 342° NNW | Good | Waterloo, IA |
| K33QA-DLow power | 48 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Davenport, IA |
| K18GU-DTranslator | 64 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Ottumwa, IA |
| WQPT-TVFull power | 67 mi | 112° ESE | Weak | Moline, IL |
| KQINFull power | 67 mi | 112° ESE | Poor | Davenport, IA |
| K24IM-DTranslator | 69 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Keosauqua, IA |
How Coralville compares with the rest of Iowa
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Coralville ranks 109th of 285 places in Iowa: the same as the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Iowa City, 2.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Coralville: 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 112° ESE, the direction of WQAD-TV (ABC), 67 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 11 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 Coralville, IA?
ABC is on channel 8 from WQAD-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles ESE of Coralville. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CBS in Coralville, IA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WHBF-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles E of Coralville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Coralville, IA?
NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles E of Coralville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Coralville, IA?
Fox is on channel 2.2 from KGAN, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Coralville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Coralville, IA?
CW is on channel 9.3 from KCRG-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Coralville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Coralville?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Coralville; around 11 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 Coralville?
The main network towers around Coralville are in different directions: ABC 112° ESE (67 mi), CBS 99° E (58 mi), NBC 99° E (58 mi) and Fox 342° NNW (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Coralville?
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. The towers are spread over about 129° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Coralville?
KWKB is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Coralville?
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 Coralville; signal estimates ignore terrain.