TV channels & antenna towers in Park View, Iowa

Park View has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Trinity. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWQC-TV (NBC), 11 miles to the SSE.

13TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
2,389population

Network channels in Park View

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKWQC-TVNBC6 11 mi161° SSE StrongDavenport, IA
CBSWHBF-TVCBS4 11 mi161° SSE GoodRock Island, IL
CWKGCWCW26 27 mi161° SSE GoodBurlington, IA
FOXKLJBFox18 28 mi162° SSE GoodDavenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC8 28 mi162° SSE GoodMoline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity53 28 mi162° SSE FairGalesburg, IL

Over-the-air TV in Park View

Park View is a small community of about 2,390 people in Iowa. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 13 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power and 2 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Park View, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Davenport, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Davenport's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WQAD-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WHBF-TV), NBC on channel 6 (KWQC-TV), Fox on channel 18 (KLJB), CW on channel 26 (KGCW) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). 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 Park View

Point your antenna SSE, at about 161°. The main network towers for Park View sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KGCW, KLJB, WQAD-TV and WMWC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles south of Park View (161° SSE). 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 Park View at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Park View

The farthest main network tower for Park View is KLJB (Fox), 28 miles away with a good 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.

KWQC-TV is only 11 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 Park View

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K33QA-DLow power15 mi 206° SSWFairDavenport, IA
WQPT-TVFull power28 mi 162° SSEGoodMoline, IL
KQINFull power28 mi 162° SSEGoodDavenport, IA
KIINFull power41 mi 273° WFairIowa City, IA
KWKBFull power42 mi 273° WGoodIowa City, IA
W27EJ-DLow power50 mi 73° ENEPoorSterling, IL
KFXB-TVFull power57 mi 356° NFairDubuque, IA

How Park View compares with the rest of Iowa

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Park View ranks 84th of 285 places in Iowa: more than the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Bettendorf, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Park View: 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 162° SSE, the direction of KLJB (Fox), 28 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 12 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 Park View, IA?

ABC is on channel 8 from WQAD-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SSE of Park View. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Park View, IA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WHBF-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SSE of Park View. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Park View, IA?

NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SSE of Park View. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Park View, IA?

Fox is on channel 18 from KLJB, broadcasting from 28 miles SSE of Park View. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Park View, IA?

CW is on channel 26 from KGCW, broadcasting from 27 miles SSE of Park View. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Park View?

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Park View; around 12 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 Park View?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 161°. The main network towers for Park View sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Park View?

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 Park View?

KWQC-TV is only 11 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 Park View?

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 Park View; signal estimates ignore terrain.