TV channels & antenna towers in Logan, Iowa

Logan has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K24GO-D, 20 miles to the WSW.

24TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
1,465population

Network channels in Logan

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWOWTNBC6 26 mi208° SSW StrongOmaha, NE
ABCKETVABC7 26 mi208° SSW GoodOmaha, NE
CBSKMTV-TVCBS3 26 mi208° SSW GoodOmaha, NE
TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo27 30 mi196° SSW FairOmaha, NE
CWKPTMCW42.3 46 mi210° SSW GoodOmaha, NE
CWKTIVCW4.2 69 mi341° NNW GoodSioux City, IA
FOXKPTHFox44 69 mi341° NNW GoodSioux City, IA
ABCKCAU-TVABC9 69 mi341° NNW FairSioux City, IA

Over-the-air TV in Logan

With roughly 1,470 residents, Logan is a small community in Iowa. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 7 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Five of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Omaha, NE, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Omaha's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (KETV), CBS on channel 3 (KMTV-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WOWT), Fox on channel 44 (KPTH), CW on channel 42.3 (KPTM) and Telemundo on channel 27 (KOHA-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 7 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 Logan

Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Logan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WOWT, KETV and KMTV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles southwest of Logan (208° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Logan at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Logan

The farthest main network tower for Logan is KMTV-TV (CBS), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KPTH (Fox), 69 miles north, 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 Logan

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K24GO-DTranslator20 mi 247° WSWPoorBlair, NE
KYNE-TVFull power26 mi 208° SSWFairOmaha, NE
KBIN-TVFull power27 mi 185° SGoodCouncil Bluffs, IA
KQMK-LDLow power30 mi 196° SSWWeakOmaha, NE
KHINFull power34 mi 127° SEGoodRed Oak, IA
K34IB-DTranslator35 mi 316° NWPoorDecatur, NE
K36QD-DTranslator37 mi 241° WSWPoorOmaha, NE
KXVOFull power46 mi 210° SSWGoodOmaha, NE
KAJS-LDLow power46 mi 212° SSWPoorLincoln, NE
KUON-TVFull power49 mi 225° SWFairLincoln, NE
KSIN-TVFull power66 mi 336° NNWWeakSioux City, IA
KBWF-LDLow power66 mi 331° NNWPoorSioux City, IA
K16NY-DLow power66 mi 331° NNWPoorSioux City, IA
K27LD-DLow power69 mi 334° NNWPoorSalix, IA
K31PP-DLow power69 mi 334° NNWPoorSioux City, IA
KMEGFull power69 mi 341° NNWGoodSioux City, IA

How Logan compares with the rest of Iowa

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Logan ranks 50th of 285 places in Iowa: more than the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Council Bluffs, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Logan: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 208° SSW, the direction of KMTV-TV (CBS), 26 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 14 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Logan, IA?

ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Logan. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Logan, IA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Logan. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Logan, IA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Logan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Logan, IA?

Fox is on channel 44 from KPTH, broadcasting from 69 miles NNW of Logan. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Logan, IA?

CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Logan. Estimated signal: good.

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

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Logan; around 14 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 Logan?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 208°. The main network towers for Logan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Logan?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Logan?

KPTH (Fox), 69 miles north, 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 Logan?

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 Logan; signal estimates ignore terrain.