TV channels & antenna towers in Glenwood, Iowa
Glenwood has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KBIN-TV, 15 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Glenwood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo | 27 | 16 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Omaha, NE |
| CBSKMTV-TVCBS | 3 | 23 mi | 321° NW | Good | Omaha, NE |
| ABCKETVABC | 7 | 23 mi | 321° NW | Good | Omaha, NE |
| NBCWOWTNBC | 6 | 24 mi | 321° NW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| CWKPTMCW | 42.3 | 25 mi | 274° W | Good | Omaha, NE |
| CWKCWH-LDCW | 18 | 50 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Lincoln, NE |
| FOXKFXL-TVFox | 51 | 51 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Lincoln, NE |
Over-the-air TV in Glenwood
With roughly 5,250 residents, Glenwood is a town in Iowa. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 5 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
7 of them are within 25 miles of Glenwood, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Omaha, NE, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Omaha's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KETV), CBS on channel 3 (KMTV-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WOWT), Fox on channel 51 (KFXL-TV), CW on channel 42.3 (KPTM) and Telemundo on channel 27 (KOHA-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Glenwood
Point your antenna NW, at about 321°. The main network towers for Glenwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KMTV-TV, KETV and WOWT, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles northwest of Glenwood (321° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Glenwood at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Glenwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Glenwood
The farthest main network tower for Glenwood is WOWT (NBC), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
KFXL-TV (Fox), 51 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Glenwood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBIN-TVFull power | 15 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Council Bluffs, IA |
| KQMK-LDLow power | 16 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Omaha, NE |
| KYNE-TVFull power | 23 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Omaha, NE |
| KXVOFull power | 25 mi | 274° W | Good | Omaha, NE |
| KAJS-LDLow power | 27 mi | 274° W | Fair | Lincoln, NE |
| KHINFull power | 33 mi | 51° NE | Good | Red Oak, IA |
| KUON-TVFull power | 38 mi | 280° W | Fair | Lincoln, NE |
| K24GO-DTranslator | 39 mi | 329° NNW | Poor | Blair, NE |
| K36QD-DTranslator | 42 mi | 304° WNW | Poor | Omaha, NE |
| KFDY-LDLow power | 51 mi | 244° WSW | Poor | Lincoln, NE |
| K25OG-DTranslator | 57 mi | 176° S | Poor | Falls City, NE |
| K33AC-DTranslator | 68 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Pawnee City, NE |
How Glenwood compares with the rest of Iowa
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Glenwood ranks 68th of 285 places in Iowa: more than the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 34 miles.
13% of Iowa's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bellevue, 9.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Glenwood: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 321° NW, the direction of WOWT (NBC), 24 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 13 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 Glenwood, IA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Glenwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Glenwood, IA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Glenwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Glenwood, IA?
NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Glenwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Glenwood, IA?
Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles WSW of Glenwood. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Glenwood, IA?
CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 25 miles W of Glenwood. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Glenwood?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Glenwood; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Glenwood?
Point your antenna NW, at about 321°. The main network towers for Glenwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Glenwood?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up Fox from up to 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Glenwood?
KFXL-TV (Fox), 51 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Glenwood?
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 Iowa cities
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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 Glenwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.