TV channels & antenna towers in University Heights, Iowa

University Heights, Iowa has a population of about 1,120. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 2 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 farther out. Three of the 11 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 8 (WQAD-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WHBF-TV), NBC on channel 6 (KWQC-TV), Fox on channel 2.2 (KGAN), CW on channel 9.3 (KCRG-TV), ION on channel 48 (KPXR-TV) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around University Heights are in different directions: ABC 111° ESE (65 mi), CBS 97° E (56 mi), NBC 97° E (56 mi) and Fox 341° NNW (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KGCW, KLJB, WQAD-TV and WMWC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 65 miles east of University Heights (110° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach University Heights at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WQAD-TV (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from University Heights. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

The farthest main network tower for University Heights is WQAD-TV (ABC), 65 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KWKB is only 12 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.

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, University Heights ranks 50th of 285 places in Iowa: more than the typical Iowa town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Iowa City, 1.4 miles away.