TV channels & antenna towers in Douglass, Kansas

Douglass has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCTU-LD, 21 miles to the WNW.

15TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
21 mito the closest tower
1,695population

Network channels in Douglass

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKSAS-TVFox24 33 mi303° WNW GoodWichita, KS
NBCKSNWNBC3 33 mi303° WNW GoodWichita, KS
ABCKAKEABC10 33 mi303° WNW FairWichita, KS
IONKFVT-LDION34.7 34 mi305° NW WeakWichita, KS
UNIKDCU-DTUnivision46 34 mi305° NW FairDerby, KS
CBSKWCH-DTCBS12 55 mi313° NW GoodHutchinson, KS
CWKSCW-DTCW33 55 mi313° NW FairWichita, KS

Over-the-air TV in Douglass

Douglass, Kansas has a population of about 1,700. There are 15 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 8 full-power, 1 Class A, 4 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Douglass, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Wichita, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Wichita's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (KAKE), CBS on channel 12 (KWCH-DT), NBC on channel 3 (KSNW), Fox on channel 24 (KSAS-TV), CW on channel 33 (KSCW-DT), ION on channel 34.7 (KFVT-LD) and Univision on channel 46 (KDCU-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (fair signal). 2 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 Douglass

Point your antenna WNW, at about 303°. The main network towers for Douglass sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KSAS-TV, KSNW, KAKE and KDCU-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles northwest of Douglass (303° WNW). 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 Douglass at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Douglass

The farthest main network tower for Douglass is KAKE (ABC), 33 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KWCH-DT (CBS), 55 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

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 Douglass

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KCTU-LDLow power21 mi 303° WNWFairWichita, KS
K29NL-DLow power33 mi 303° WNWWeakWichita, KS
KSMI-LDTranslator34 mi 305° NWWeakWichita, KS
KWKD-LDLow power34 mi 305° NWWeakWichita, KS
KGPT-CDClass A34 mi 305° NWFairWichita, KS
KMTWFull power40 mi 317° NWGoodHutchinson, KS
K28NV-DTranslator54 mi 182° SPoorPonca City, OK
KPTSFull power56 mi 312° NWWeakHutchinson, KS

How Douglass compares with the rest of Kansas

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Douglass ranks 95th of 216 places in Kansas: more than the typical Kansas town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 33 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

47% of Kansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Derby, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Douglass: 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 303° WNW, the direction of KAKE (ABC), 33 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 9 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 Douglass, KS?

ABC is on channel 10 from KAKE, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Douglass. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Douglass, KS?

CBS is on channel 12 from KWCH-DT, broadcasting from 55 miles NW of Douglass. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Douglass, KS?

NBC is on channel 3 from KSNW, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Douglass. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Douglass, KS?

Fox is on channel 24 from KSAS-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Douglass. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Douglass, KS?

CW is on channel 33 from KSCW-DT, broadcasting from 55 miles NW of Douglass. Estimated signal: fair.

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

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Douglass; around 9 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 Douglass?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 303°. The main network towers for Douglass sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Douglass?

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 CBS from up to 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Douglass?

KWCH-DT (CBS), 55 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Douglass?

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 Douglass; signal estimates ignore terrain.