TV channels & antenna towers in Pocahontas, Iowa

Pocahontas has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTIN, 14 miles to the ENE.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

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1,740population

Over-the-air TV in Pocahontas

Pocahontas, Iowa has a population of about 1,740. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power, 10 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCAU-TV in Sioux City, IA, 80 miles to the west. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCCI in Des Moines, IA, 83 miles to the southeast. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Pocahontas

The nearest towers around Pocahontas are in different directions: KTIN 66° ENE (14 mi), KDIT-LD 46° NE (33 mi) and K18KG-D 337° NNW (39 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pocahontas

The farthest of the closest towers for Pocahontas is K18KG-D, 39 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

KTIN is only 14 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 TV stations near Pocahontas

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KTINFull power	14 mi	66° ENE	Strong	Fort Dodge, IA
KDIT-LDLow power	33 mi	46° NE	Poor	Fort Dodge, IA
K18KG-DLow power	39 mi	337° NNW	Poor	Spencer, IA
KBVK-LDLow power	39 mi	337° NNW	Poor	Spencer, IA
K34NU-DTranslator	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K31NT-DTranslator	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K29LV-DTranslator	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K23FO-DTranslator	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K35IZ-DTranslator	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K19HZ-DTranslator	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K27NF-DLow power	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K17MY-DLow power	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K28OI-DLow power	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K22MY-DLow power	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K30KQ-DLow power	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Jackson, MN
K26JI-DTranslator	68 mi	313° NW	Poor	Sibley, IA
K16MA-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K19LJ-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K34NV-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K27FI-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K31EF-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K14KD-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K23FY-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K29IF-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN
K35IU-DTranslator	70 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Frost, MN

How Pocahontas compares with the rest of Iowa

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Pocahontas ranks 277th of 285 places in Iowa: fewer than the typical Iowa town (11).

44% of Iowa's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Fort Dodge, 30 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pocahontas: 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 337° NNW, the direction of K18KG-D, 39 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 1 station, 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

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Pocahontas; around 1 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 Pocahontas?

What kind of antenna do I need in Pocahontas?

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 90° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pocahontas?

KTIN is only 14 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 Pocahontas?

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 Pocahontas; signal estimates ignore terrain.