TV channels & antenna towers in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Mount Pleasant has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Trinity. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K28JD-D, 24 miles to the SSE.

Open Mount Pleasant in the live finder

25TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

8,433population

Network channels in Mount Pleasant

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKYOU-TVCW	15.4	26 mi	308° NW	Good	Ottumwa, IA
ABCKTVOABC	3	55 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Kirksville, MO
FOXKLJBFox	18	66 mi	68° ENE	Fair	Davenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC	8	66 mi	68° ENE	Fair	Moline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity	53	66 mi	68° ENE	Poor	Galesburg, IL
CWKGCWCW	26	66 mi	67° ENE	Weak	Burlington, IA
NBCKWQC-TVNBC	6	69 mi	54° NE	Fair	Davenport, IA
CBSWHBF-TVCBS	4	69 mi	54° NE	Weak	Rock Island, IL
ABCKHQA-TVABC	7.2	69 mi	170° S	Weak	Hannibal, MO
CWWGEM-TVCW	10.2	69 mi	170° S	Weak	Quincy, IL

Over-the-air TV in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is a town of about 8,430 people in Iowa. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 4 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Two of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Davenport, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Davenport's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (KTVO), CBS on channel 4 (WHBF-TV), NBC on channel 6 (KWQC-TV), Fox on channel 18 (KLJB), CW on channel 15.4 (KYOU-TV) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). 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 Mount Pleasant

The main network towers around Mount Pleasant are in different directions: ABC 237° WSW (55 mi), CBS 54° NE (69 mi), NBC 54° NE (69 mi) and Fox 68° ENE (66 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KLJB, WQAD-TV, WMWC-TV and KGCW, transmit from the same tower site about 66 miles east of Mount Pleasant (68° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mount Pleasant at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

KTVO (ABC), WHBF-TV (CBS), KWQC-TV (NBC) and KLJB (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Mount Pleasant. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mount Pleasant

The farthest main network tower for Mount Pleasant is KWQC-TV (NBC), 69 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Mount Pleasant

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K28JD-DTranslator	24 mi	164° SSE	Fair	Fort Madison, IA
K24IM-DTranslator	26 mi	230° SW	Fair	Keosauqua, IA
K18NZ-DTranslator	39 mi	168° SSE	Poor	Keokuk, IA
K18GU-DTranslator	42 mi	270° W	Poor	Ottumwa, IA
KIINFull power	54 mi	12° NNE	Fair	Iowa City, IA
KWKBFull power	54 mi	11° NNE	Good	Iowa City, IA
WMECFull power	58 mi	132° SE	Poor	Macomb, IL
K33QA-DLow power	59 mi	51° NE	Poor	Davenport, IA
WQPT-TVFull power	66 mi	68° ENE	Weak	Moline, IL
KQINFull power	66 mi	68° ENE	Poor	Davenport, IA
WQECFull power	69 mi	169° S	Poor	Quincy, IL
WTJRFull power	70 mi	170° S	Weak	Quincy, IL
W27DF-DLow power	70 mi	170° S	Poor	Quincy, IL
K14SU-DLow power	70 mi	170° S	Poor	Keokuk, IA
W17EH-DLow power	70 mi	170° S	Poor	Quincy, IL

How Mount Pleasant compares with the rest of Iowa

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Mount Pleasant ranks 178th of 285 places in Iowa: fewer 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 outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Burlington, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mount Pleasant: 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 54° NE, the direction of KWQC-TV (NBC), 69 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 9 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 Mount Pleasant, IA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTVO, broadcasting from 55 miles WSW of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Mount Pleasant, IA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WHBF-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles NE of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Mount Pleasant, IA?

NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles NE of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Mount Pleasant, IA?

Fox is on channel 18 from KLJB, broadcasting from 66 miles ENE of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Mount Pleasant, IA?

CW is on channel 15.4 from KYOU-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mount Pleasant?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Mount Pleasant; around 9 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 Mount Pleasant?

What kind of antenna do I need in Mount Pleasant?

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 183° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mount Pleasant?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Mount Pleasant?

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 Mount Pleasant; signal estimates ignore terrain.