TV channels & antenna towers in Carver, Minnesota
Carver has 67 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KHVM-LD, 17 miles to the N.
Network channels in Carver
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIWUMN-LDUnivision | 21 | 23 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo | 25 | 23 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| ABCKSTP-TVABC | 5 | 31 mi | 49° NE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| CWWUCWCW | 23 | 31 mi | 49° NE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| CBSWCCO-TVCBS | 4 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| NBCKARENBC | 11 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV | 5.3 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| FOXKMSP-TVFox | 9 | 32 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| IONKPXM-TVION | 41 | 41 mi | 16° NNE | Good | St. Cloud, MN |
| FOXKEYC-TVFox | 12.2 | 69 mi | 214° SW | Poor | Mankato, MN |
| CWKMNF-CDCW | 7.2 | 69 mi | 214° SW | Poor | Mankato, MN |
Over-the-air TV in Carver
With roughly 4,310 residents, Carver is a town in Minnesota. Our map shows 67 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 2 Class A, 31 low-power and 23 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Carver, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 44 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Minneapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Minneapolis's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (KSTP-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WCCO-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KARE), Fox on channel 9 (KMSP-TV), CW on channel 23 (WUCW), ION on channel 41 (KPXM-TV), Telemundo on channel 25 (KJNK-LD), Univision on channel 21 (WUMN-LD) and MeTV on channel 5.3 (KSTC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 3 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 Carver
Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Carver sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KSTP-TV, WUCW, WCCO-TV, KARE and KSTC-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 31 miles northeast of Carver (49° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Carver at fair strength or better, 86% 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 Carver, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Carver
The farthest main network tower for Carver is KMSP-TV (Fox), 32 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Carver
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 56; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHVM-LDLow power | 17 mi | 356° N | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCJ-LDLow power | 17 mi | 356° N | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KKTW-LDLow power | 18 mi | 28° NNE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K14RB-DLow power | 23 mi | 50° NE | Fair | St. Paul, MN |
| KMBD-LDLow power | 23 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K33LN-DClass A | 23 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KWJM-LDLow power | 23 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMQV-LDLow power | 23 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Rochester, MN |
| KMWE-LDLow power | 29 mi | 64° ENE | Fair | St. Paul, MN |
| WDMI-LDLow power | 30 mi | 46° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| WFTCFull power | 32 mi | 50° NE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCA-TVFull power | 32 mi | 50° NE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| KTCI-TVFull power | 32 mi | 50° NE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| K28PQ-DLow power | 43 mi | 355° N | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
| K33MW-DLow power | 46 mi | 207° SSW | Poor | Mankato, MN |
| W19EN-DTranslator | 47 mi | 78° ENE | Poor | River Falls, WI |
| K21NU-DLow power | 49 mi | 172° S | Poor | Minneapolis, MN |
| K25QC-DLow power | 59 mi | 214° SW | Poor | Lake Crystal, MN |
| K31OR-DTranslator | 61 mi | 270° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K21NS-DTranslator | 61 mi | 270° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K18IR-DTranslator | 61 mi | 270° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K34OZ-DTranslator | 61 mi | 270° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K20JY-DTranslator | 61 mi | 270° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K23FP-DTranslator | 61 mi | 270° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K15LT-DLow power | 61 mi | 270° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
How Carver compares with the rest of Minnesota
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Carver ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 23 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.
41% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Chaska, 2.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Carver: 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 50° NE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 32 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 22 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 Carver, MN?
ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles NE of Carver. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Carver, MN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NE of Carver. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Carver, MN?
NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 32 miles NE of Carver. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Carver, MN?
Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NE of Carver. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Carver, MN?
CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 31 miles NE of Carver. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Carver?
67 transmitters within 70 miles of Carver; around 22 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 Carver?
Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Carver sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Carver?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Carver?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Carver?
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.
TV channels in nearby Minnesota cities
- Chaska2.1 mi
- Shakopee5.4 mi
- Jordan6.7 mi
- Victoria6.8 mi
- Chanhassen8.3 mi
- Shorewood9.7 mi
- Eden Prairie9.9 mi
- Waconia9.9 mi
- Prior Lake11 mi
- Minnetonka12 mi
- Belle Plaine12 mi
- Mound12 mi
- Minnetrista13 mi
- Hopkins14 mi
- Savage14 mi
- Orono14 mi
- Minnetonka Mills15 mi
- New Prague15 mi
- Edina16 mi
- Bloomington17 mi
- Burnsville17 mi
- Saint Louis Park19 mi
- Richfield19 mi
- Medina19 mi
More: all TV stations in Minnesota · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Carver; signal estimates ignore terrain.