TV channels & antenna towers in Chaska, Minnesota

Chaska has 66 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, 15 miles to the N.

66TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
25,199population

Network channels in Chaska

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 21 mi52° NE FairMinneapolis, MN
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 21 mi51° NE FairMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 29 mi50° NE GoodSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 29 mi50° NE GoodMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 29 mi50° NE GoodMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 29 mi50° NE GoodMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 29 mi50° NE GoodMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 30 mi51° NE FairMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 39 mi15° NNE GoodSt. Cloud, MN

Over-the-air TV in Chaska

Chaska is a town of about 25,200 people in Minnesota. There are 66 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 1 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.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 43 farther out. Seven of the 9 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). 4 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 Chaska

Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The main network towers for Chaska 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 29 miles northeast of Chaska (50° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chaska 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 Chaska, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chaska

The farthest main network tower for Chaska is KMSP-TV (Fox), 30 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 Chaska

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 57; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KHVM-LDLow power15 mi 351° NFairMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power15 mi 351° NFairMinneapolis, MN
KKTW-LDLow power16 mi 28° NNEFairMinneapolis, MN
K14RB-DLow power21 mi 51° NEFairSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power21 mi 51° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A21 mi 51° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power21 mi 51° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power21 mi 51° NEFairRochester, MN
KMWE-LDLow power27 mi 66° ENEFairSt. Paul, MN
WDMI-LDLow power28 mi 47° NEFairMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power30 mi 51° NEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power30 mi 51° NEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power30 mi 51° NEGoodSt. Paul, MN
K28PQ-DLow power41 mi 353° NPoorSaint Cloud, MN
W19EN-DTranslator45 mi 80° EPoorRiver Falls, WI
K33MW-DLow power48 mi 207° SSWPoorMankato, MN
K21NU-DLow power50 mi 174° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
WCMN-LDLow power61 mi 329° NNWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
K25QC-DLow power62 mi 214° SWPoorLake Crystal, MN
K31OR-DTranslator62 mi 269° WPoorOlivia, MN
K21NS-DTranslator62 mi 269° WPoorOlivia, MN
K18IR-DTranslator62 mi 269° WPoorOlivia, MN
K34OZ-DTranslator62 mi 269° WPoorOlivia, MN
K20JY-DTranslator62 mi 269° WPoorOlivia, MN
K23FP-DTranslator62 mi 269° WPoorOlivia, MN

How Chaska compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Chaska ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Eden Prairie, 7.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chaska: 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 51° NE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 30 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 22 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 Chaska, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Chaska. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Chaska, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Chaska. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Chaska, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Chaska. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Chaska, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles NE of Chaska. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Chaska, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Chaska. Estimated signal: good.

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

66 transmitters within 70 miles of Chaska; 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 Chaska?

Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The main network towers for Chaska sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Chaska?

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 Chaska?

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 Chaska?

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