TV channels & antenna towers in Dellwood, Minnesota
Dellwood has 28 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 WFTC, 7.7 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Dellwood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKMSP-TVFox | 9 | 7.7 mi | 254° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| CBSWCCO-TVCBS | 4 | 8.4 mi | 257° WSW | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| NBCKARENBC | 11 | 8.4 mi | 257° WSW | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV | 5.3 | 8.4 mi | 257° WSW | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| ABCKSTP-TVABC | 5 | 8.4 mi | 257° WSW | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| CWWUCWCW | 23 | 8.4 mi | 257° WSW | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| UNIWUMN-LDUnivision | 21 | 17 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo | 25 | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| IONKPXM-TVION | 41 | 27 mi | 310° NW | Good | St. Cloud, MN |
| FOXWEUXFox | 48 | 64 mi | 98° E | Weak | Chippewa Falls, WI |
Over-the-air TV in Dellwood
With roughly 1,090 residents, Dellwood is a small community in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 28 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 1 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 20 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Seven of the 10 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 Dellwood
Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for Dellwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, KMSP-TV, WCCO-TV, KARE, KSTC-TV and KSTP-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 7.7 miles west of Dellwood (254° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dellwood at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Dellwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Dellwood
The farthest main network tower for Dellwood is KSTP-TV (ABC), 8.4 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WFTC is only 7.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Dellwood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFTCFull power | 7.7 mi | 254° WSW | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCA-TVFull power | 7.7 mi | 254° WSW | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| KTCI-TVFull power | 7.7 mi | 254° WSW | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| WDMI-LDLow power | 10 mi | 262° W | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMWE-LDLow power | 11 mi | 210° SSW | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| K14RB-DLow power | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | St. Paul, MN |
| KMBD-LDLow power | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K33LN-DClass A | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KWJM-LDLow power | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMQV-LDLow power | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Rochester, MN |
| W19EN-DTranslator | 19 mi | 133° SE | Fair | River Falls, WI |
| KKTW-LDLow power | 24 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KHVM-LDLow power | 34 mi | 260° W | Weak | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCJ-LDLow power | 34 mi | 260° W | Weak | Minneapolis, MN |
| K28PQ-DLow power | 41 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
| WHWC-TVFull power | 54 mi | 93° E | Good | Menomonie, WI |
| W24CL-DTranslator | 57 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Grantsburg, WI |
| W23FC-DLow power | 69 mi | 101° ESE | Poor | Eau Claire, WI |
How Dellwood compares with the rest of Minnesota
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Dellwood ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 7.7 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.
26% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is White Bear Lake, 1.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Dellwood: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 257° WSW, the direction of KSTP-TV (ABC), 8.4 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 Dellwood, MN?
ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 8.4 miles WSW of Dellwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Dellwood, MN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 8.4 miles WSW of Dellwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Dellwood, MN?
NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 8.4 miles WSW of Dellwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Dellwood, MN?
Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 7.7 miles WSW of Dellwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Dellwood, MN?
CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 8.4 miles WSW of Dellwood. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Dellwood?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Dellwood; around 22 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Dellwood?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for Dellwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Dellwood?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dellwood?
WFTC is only 7.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Dellwood?
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 Dellwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.