TV channels & antenna towers in Kiowa, Kansas
Kiowa has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K30AE-D, 16 miles to the SSW.
Over-the-air TV in Kiowa
Kiowa is a small community of about 1,010 people in Kansas. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KAKE in Wichita, KS, 75 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KWCH-DT in Hutchinson, KS, 82 miles to the northeast.
Which way to point your antenna in Kiowa
Point your antenna SSW, at about 194°. The nearest towers for Kiowa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Kiowa, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Kiowa
The farthest of the closest towers for Kiowa is K22ID-D, 17 miles away with a weak 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 TV stations near Kiowa
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K30AE-DTranslator | 16 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Alva, OK |
| K28JX-DTranslator | 17 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Alva - Cherokee, OK |
| K22ID-DTranslator | 17 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Alva - Cherokee, OK |
| K20JD-DTranslator | 17 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Cherokee & Alva, OK |
| K17ID-DTranslator | 17 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Cherokee & Alva, OK |
| K15HL-DTranslator | 17 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Cherokee & Alva, OK |
| K17JN-DLow power | 50 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Enid, OK |
| K32MG-DLow power | 50 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Enid, OK |
| K14QP-DTranslator | 54 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Woodward, Etc., OK |
| K33JM-DTranslator | 54 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Mooreland, Etc., OK |
| K31JQ-DTranslator | 54 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Woodward, Etc., OK |
| K29HZ-DTranslator | 54 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Woodward, Etc., OK |
| K26IS-DTranslator | 54 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Woodward, Etc., OK |
| K36NR-DTranslator | 69 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Seiling, OK |
| K23NH-DTranslator | 69 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Seiling, OK |
| K18LY-DTranslator | 69 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Seiling, OK |
| K16LQ-DTranslator | 69 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Seiling, OK |
| K21MT-DTranslator | 69 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Seiling, OK |
How Kiowa compares with the rest of Kansas
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Kiowa ranks 194th of 216 places in Kansas: fewer than the typical Kansas town (8).
36% of Kansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Kiowa: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 194° SSW, the direction of K22ID-D, 17 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 1 station, 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kiowa?
18 transmitters within 70 miles of Kiowa; around 1 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 Kiowa?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 194°. The nearest towers for Kiowa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Kiowa?
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 Kiowa?
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 Kiowa?
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 Kiowa; signal estimates ignore terrain.