TV channels & antenna towers in Coleraine, Minnesota

Coleraine has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K29EB-D, 3.8 miles to the NNE.

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23TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Coleraine

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWIRT-DTABC	13	23 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Hibbing, MN
NBCKRIINBC	11	45 mi	29° NNE	Fair	Chisholm, MN
CBSKCCW-TVCBS	12	54 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Walker, MN
FOXKFTCFox	26	67 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Bemidji, MN

Over-the-air TV in Coleraine

With roughly 2,000 residents, Coleraine is a small community in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 6 full-power, 1 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther out.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 13 (WIRT-DT), CBS on channel 12 (KCCW-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KRII) and Fox on channel 26 (KFTC). 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 Coleraine

The main network towers around Coleraine are in different directions: ABC 74° ENE (23 mi), CBS 244° WSW (54 mi), NBC 29° NNE (45 mi) and Fox 287° WNW (67 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

KCCW-TV (CBS), KRII (NBC) and KFTC (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Coleraine. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Coleraine

The farthest main network tower for Coleraine is KFTC (Fox), 67 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 stations near Coleraine

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K29EB-DTranslator	3.8 mi	22° NNE	Good	Grand Rapids, MN
K15GT-DTranslator	23 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Hibbing, MN
WRPTFull power	23 mi	74° ENE	Good	Hibbing, MN
K23KZ-DTranslator	28 mi	335° NNW	Weak	Bigfork/Marcell, MN
K21KY-DTranslator	28 mi	335° NNW	Weak	Bigfork/Marcell, MN
K36KZ-DTranslator	38 mi	306° NW	Poor	Max, MN
K33OG-DTranslator	38 mi	306° NW	Poor	Max, MN
K22MR-DTranslator	45 mi	72° ENE	Poor	Virginia, MN
K16JD-DTranslator	55 mi	312° NW	Poor	Northome, MN
K18JM-DTranslator	55 mi	312° NW	Poor	Northome, MN
K35KH-DTranslator	56 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Walker, MN
K24KT-DTranslator	56 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Walker, MN
K21HX-DTranslator	56 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Walker, MN
KAWEFull power	57 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Bemidji, MN
K29KE-DTranslator	65 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Big Falls, MN
K27LL-DTranslator	65 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Big Falls, MN
K31MA-DTranslator	65 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Big Falls, MN
K16KM-DLow power	65 mi	263° W	Poor	Bemidji, MN
K28DD-DTranslator	66 mi	281° WNW	Poor	Bemidji, MN

How Coleraine compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Coleraine ranks 281st of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 23 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

33% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Coleraine: 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 287° WNW, the direction of KFTC (Fox), 67 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 6 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 Coleraine, MN?

ABC is on channel 13 from WIRT-DT, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of Coleraine. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Coleraine, MN?

CBS is on channel 12 from KCCW-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Coleraine. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Coleraine, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KRII, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Coleraine. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Coleraine, MN?

Fox is on channel 26 from KFTC, broadcasting from 67 miles WNW of Coleraine. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Coleraine; around 6 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 Coleraine?

What kind of antenna do I need in Coleraine?

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. The towers are spread over about 190° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Coleraine?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Coleraine?

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 Coleraine; signal estimates ignore terrain.