TV channels & antenna towers in Harper, Kansas
Harper has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSNW (NBC), 44 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Harper
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCKSNWNBC | 3 | 44 mi | 40° NE | Good | Wichita, KS |
| ABCKAKEABC | 10 | 44 mi | 39° NE | Fair | Wichita, KS |
| FOXKSAS-TVFox | 24 | 44 mi | 40° NE | Good | Wichita, KS |
| IONKFVT-LDION | 34.7 | 45 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Wichita, KS |
| UNIKDCU-DTUnivision | 46 | 45 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Derby, KS |
| CBSKWCH-DTCBS | 12 | 55 mi | 15° NNE | Good | Hutchinson, KS |
| CWKSCW-DTCW | 33 | 55 mi | 15° NNE | Fair | Wichita, KS |
Over-the-air TV in Harper
Harper is a small community of about 1,400 people in Kansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 8 full-power, 1 Class A, 6 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Harper, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 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 strongest network signals here 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 Harper
Point your antenna NE, at about 39°. The main network towers for Harper sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KSNW, KAKE, KSAS-TV and KDCU-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles northeast of Harper (40° NE). 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 Harper at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Harper, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Harper
The farthest main network tower for Harper is KSAS-TV (Fox), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KWCH-DT (CBS), 55 miles north, 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 Harper
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K29NL-DLow power | 44 mi | 40° NE | Poor | Wichita, KS |
| KSMI-LDTranslator | 45 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Wichita, KS |
| KWKD-LDLow power | 45 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Wichita, KS |
| KGPT-CDClass A | 45 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Wichita, KS |
| K30AE-DTranslator | 45 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Alva, OK |
| K28JX-DTranslator | 45 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Alva - Cherokee, OK |
| K22ID-DTranslator | 45 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Alva - Cherokee, OK |
| K20JD-DTranslator | 45 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Cherokee & Alva, OK |
| K17ID-DTranslator | 45 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Cherokee & Alva, OK |
| K15HL-DTranslator | 45 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Cherokee & Alva, OK |
| KCTU-LDLow power | 47 mi | 53° NE | Poor | Wichita, KS |
| KMTWFull power | 53 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Hutchinson, KS |
| KPTSFull power | 55 mi | 14° NNE | Weak | Hutchinson, KS |
| K17JN-DLow power | 61 mi | 179° S | Poor | Enid, OK |
| K32MG-DLow power | 61 mi | 179° S | Poor | Enid, OK |
| K28NV-DTranslator | 66 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Ponca City, OK |
How Harper compares with the rest of Kansas
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Harper ranks 109th of 216 places in Kansas: fewer than the typical Kansas town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 44 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, 45 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Harper: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 40° NE, the direction of KSAS-TV (Fox), 44 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 7 stations, 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
What channel is ABC in Harper, KS?
ABC is on channel 10 from KAKE, broadcasting from 44 miles NE of Harper. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Harper, KS?
CBS is on channel 12 from KWCH-DT, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Harper. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Harper, KS?
NBC is on channel 3 from KSNW, broadcasting from 44 miles NE of Harper. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Harper, KS?
Fox is on channel 24 from KSAS-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles NE of Harper. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Harper, KS?
CW is on channel 33 from KSCW-DT, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Harper. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Harper?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Harper; around 7 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 Harper?
Point your antenna NE, at about 39°. The main network towers for Harper sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Harper?
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 Harper?
KWCH-DT (CBS), 55 miles north, 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 Harper?
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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