TV channels & antenna towers in Ogden, Iowa

Ogden has 16 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 KDIT-CD, 26 miles to the SE.

Open Ogden in the live finder

16TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

26 mito the closest tower

2,041population

Network channels in Ogden

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKCWI-TVCW	23	26 mi	124° SE	Good	Ames, IA
FOXKDSM-TVFox	17	26 mi	124° SE	Strong	Des Moines, IA
CBSKCCICBS	8	26 mi	127° SE	Fair	Des Moines, IA
IONKFPX-TVION	39	26 mi	127° SE	Good	Newton, IA
ABCWOI-DTABC	5	27 mi	127° SE	Fair	Ames, IA
NBCWHO-DTNBC	13	27 mi	127° SE	Fair	Des Moines, IA

Over-the-air TV in Ogden

Ogden, Iowa has a population of about 2,040. There are 16 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 9 full-power, 2 Class A, 4 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Des Moines, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Des Moines's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (WOI-DT), CBS on channel 8 (KCCI), NBC on channel 13 (WHO-DT), Fox on channel 17 (KDSM-TV), CW on channel 23 (KCWI-TV) and ION on channel 39 (KFPX-TV). 3 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 Ogden

Point your antenna SE, at about 126°. The main network towers for Ogden sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KCWI-TV, KDSM-TV, KCCI, KFPX-TV and WOI-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles southeast of Ogden (124° SE). 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 Ogden at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ogden

The farthest main network tower for Ogden is WHO-DT (NBC), 27 miles away with a fair 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 Ogden

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KDIT-CDClass A	26 mi	124° SE	Fair	Des Moines, IA
KDMIFull power	26 mi	124° SE	Good	Des Moines, IA
KDIN-TVFull power	27 mi	127° SE	Fair	Des Moines, IA
K32NM-DLow power	29 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Des Moines, IA
WBXF-CDClass A	37 mi	146° SSE	Weak	Des Moines, IA
K31PO-DTranslator	41 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Des Moines, IA
KAJR-LDLow power	45 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Des Moines, IA
KCYM-LDLow power	45 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Des Moines, IA
KRPG-LDLow power	45 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Des Moines, IA
KTINFull power	57 mi	340° NNW	Good	Fort Dodge, IA

How Ogden compares with the rest of Iowa

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Ogden ranks 109th of 285 places in Iowa: the same as 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 Ames, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ogden: 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 127° SE, the direction of WHO-DT (NBC), 27 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 Ogden, IA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WOI-DT, broadcasting from 27 miles SE of Ogden. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Ogden, IA?

CBS is on channel 8 from KCCI, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Ogden. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Ogden, IA?

NBC is on channel 13 from WHO-DT, broadcasting from 27 miles SE of Ogden. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Ogden, IA?

Fox is on channel 17 from KDSM-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Ogden. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Ogden, IA?

CW is on channel 23 from KCWI-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Ogden. Estimated signal: good.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Ogden; around 11 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 Ogden?

Point your antenna SE, at about 126°. The main network towers for Ogden sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ogden?

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 Ogden?

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 Ogden?

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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