TV channels & antenna towers in Reinbeck, Iowa

Reinbeck has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K17MH-D, 30 miles to the NNW.

24TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
30 mito the closest tower
1,639population

Network channels in Reinbeck

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXR-TVION48 36 mi93° E GoodCedar Rapids, IA
CWKCRG-TVCW9.3 38 mi91° E GoodCedar Rapids, IA
FOXKGANFox2.2 38 mi91° E GoodCedar Rapids, IA
NBCKWWLNBC7 39 mi82° E FairWaterloo, IA
CWKCWI-TVCW23 62 mi237° WSW FairAmes, IA
FOXKDSM-TVFox17 62 mi237° WSW GoodDes Moines, IA
ABCWOI-DTABC5 63 mi236° SW WeakAmes, IA
NBCWHO-DTNBC13 63 mi236° SW FairDes Moines, IA
CBSKCCICBS8 63 mi236° SW FairDes Moines, IA
IONKFPX-TVION39 63 mi236° SW FairNewton, IA

Over-the-air TV in Reinbeck

With roughly 1,640 residents, Reinbeck is a small community in Iowa. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 1 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Reinbeck, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Cedar Rapids, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cedar Rapids's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WOI-DT), CBS on channel 8 (KCCI), NBC on channel 7 (KWWL), Fox on channel 2.2 (KGAN), CW on channel 9.3 (KCRG-TV) and ION on channel 48 (KPXR-TV). 4 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 Reinbeck

Point your antenna E, at about 86°. The main network towers for Reinbeck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KPXR-TV, KCRG-TV and KGAN, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles east of Reinbeck (93° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Reinbeck at fair strength or better, 56% 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 Reinbeck, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Reinbeck

The farthest main network tower for Reinbeck is KWWL (NBC), 39 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WOI-DT (ABC), 63 miles southwest and KCCI (CBS), 63 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Reinbeck

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K17MH-DLow power30 mi 339° NNWFairCedar Falls, IA
KFXAFull power31 mi 121° ESEGoodCedar Rapids, IA
KFKZ-LDLow power37 mi 94° EWeakCedar Falls, IA
KRINFull power38 mi 91° EGoodWaterloo, IA
KAJR-LDLow power47 mi 222° SWPoorDes Moines, IA
KCYM-LDLow power47 mi 222° SWPoorDes Moines, IA
KRPG-LDLow power47 mi 222° SWPoorDes Moines, IA
K31PO-DTranslator49 mi 226° SWPoorDes Moines, IA
KDIT-CDClass A62 mi 237° WSWPoorDes Moines, IA
KDMIFull power62 mi 237° WSWGoodDes Moines, IA
KDIN-TVFull power63 mi 236° SWWeakDes Moines, IA
K30QY-DLow power64 mi 337° NNWPoorMason City, IA
K22LJ-DLow power64 mi 337° NNWPoorMason City, IA
K35PA-DLow power64 mi 337° NNWPoorMason City, IA

How Reinbeck compares with the rest of Iowa

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Reinbeck ranks 68th of 285 places in Iowa: more than the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Cedar Falls, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Reinbeck: 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 82° E, the direction of KWWL (NBC), 39 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 13 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 Reinbeck, IA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WOI-DT, broadcasting from 63 miles SW of Reinbeck. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CBS in Reinbeck, IA?

CBS is on channel 8 from KCCI, broadcasting from 63 miles SW of Reinbeck. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Reinbeck, IA?

NBC is on channel 7 from KWWL, broadcasting from 39 miles E of Reinbeck. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Reinbeck, IA?

Fox is on channel 2.2 from KGAN, broadcasting from 38 miles E of Reinbeck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Reinbeck, IA?

CW is on channel 9.3 from KCRG-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles E of Reinbeck. Estimated signal: good.

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

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Reinbeck; around 13 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 Reinbeck?

Point your antenna E, at about 86°. The main network towers for Reinbeck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Reinbeck?

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 ABC and CBS from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Reinbeck?

WOI-DT (ABC), 63 miles southwest and KCCI (CBS), 63 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Reinbeck?

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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