TV channels & antenna towers in Beloit, Kansas

Beloit has 6 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC and Fox. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KAAS-TV (Fox), 45 miles to the ESE.

6TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
45 mito the closest tower
3,790population

Network channels in Beloit

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKAAS-TVFox17 45 mi122° ESE FairSalina, KS
NBCKSNL-LDNBC6 49 mi151° SSE PoorSalina, KS
ABCKHDS-LDABC29 49 mi151° SSE PoorSalina, KS
FOXKOCWFox14 70 mi215° SW PoorHoisington, KS

Over-the-air TV in Beloit

Beloit, Kansas has a population of about 3,790. There are 6 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 3 full-power, 2 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Beloit, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Salina, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Salina's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 29 (KHDS-LD), NBC on channel 6 (KSNL-LD) and Fox on channel 17 (KAAS-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KBSH-DT in Hays, KS, 77 miles to the southwest. 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 Beloit

Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Beloit sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Beloit

The farthest main network tower for Beloit is KAAS-TV (Fox), 45 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Beloit

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K33NP-DTranslator55 mi 228° SWPoorRussell, KS
KOODFull power58 mi 216° SWFairHays, KS

How Beloit compares with the rest of Kansas

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Beloit ranks 179th of 216 places in Kansas: fewer than the typical Kansas town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 45 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

36% of Kansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Beloit: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 122° ESE, the direction of KAAS-TV (Fox), 45 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 2 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 Beloit, KS?

ABC is on channel 29 from KHDS-LD, broadcasting from 49 miles SSE of Beloit. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Beloit, KS?

NBC is on channel 6 from KSNL-LD, broadcasting from 49 miles SSE of Beloit. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Beloit, KS?

Fox is on channel 17 from KAAS-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Beloit. Estimated signal: fair.

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

6 transmitters within 70 miles of Beloit; around 2 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 Beloit?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Beloit sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Beloit?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Beloit?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Beloit?

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 Kansas · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Beloit; signal estimates ignore terrain.