TV channels & antenna towers in East Bethel, Minnesota

East Bethel has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPXM-TV (ION), 9.3 miles to the W.

29TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.3 mito the closest tower
11,692population

Network channels in East Bethel

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXM-TVION41 9.3 mi277° W StrongSt. Cloud, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 18 mi170° S StrongMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 18 mi170° S StrongMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 18 mi170° S StrongMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 18 mi170° S StrongSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 18 mi170° S StrongMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 18 mi168° SSE GoodMinneapolis, MN
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 24 mi188° S FairMinneapolis, MN
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 24 mi188° S FairMinneapolis, MN

Over-the-air TV in East Bethel

East Bethel, Minnesota has a population of about 11,700. Our map shows 29 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 1 Class A, 13 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 19 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 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 best-placed network stations 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). 5 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 East Bethel

Point your antenna S, at about 170°. The main network towers for East Bethel sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WCCO-TV, KARE, KSTC-TV, KSTP-TV and WUCW and others, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles south of East Bethel (170° S). 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 East Bethel at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from East Bethel, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for East Bethel

The farthest main network tower for East Bethel is KMSP-TV (Fox), 18 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KPXM-TV is only 9.3 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 East Bethel

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMI-LDLow power17 mi 176° SFairMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power18 mi 168° SSEStrongMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power18 mi 168° SSEStrongSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power18 mi 168° SSEGoodSt. Paul, MN
K14RB-DLow power24 mi 188° SFairSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power24 mi 188° SWeakMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A24 mi 188° SFairMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power24 mi 188° SFairMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power24 mi 188° SFairRochester, MN
K28PQ-DLow power25 mi 280° WFairSaint Cloud, MN
KKTW-LDLow power25 mi 208° SSWFairMinneapolis, MN
KMWE-LDLow power26 mi 168° SSEFairSt. Paul, MN
KHVM-LDLow power31 mi 225° SWWeakMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power31 mi 225° SWWeakMinneapolis, MN
W19EN-DTranslator38 mi 139° SEPoorRiver Falls, WI
W24CL-DTranslator51 mi 44° NEPoorGrantsburg, WI
WCMN-LDLow power54 mi 287° WNWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
K26PF-DLow power58 mi 288° WNWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
KONCFull power66 mi 286° WNWPoorAlexandria, MN
WHWC-TVFull power68 mi 106° ESEWeakMenomonie, WI

How East Bethel compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, East Bethel ranks 110th of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 9.3 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 Andover, 7.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in East Bethel: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 168° SSE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 18 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 20 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 East Bethel, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of East Bethel. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in East Bethel, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of East Bethel. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in East Bethel, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 18 miles S of East Bethel. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in East Bethel, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SSE of East Bethel. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in East Bethel, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 18 miles S of East Bethel. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Bethel?

29 transmitters within 70 miles of East Bethel; around 20 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 East Bethel?

Point your antenna S, at about 170°. The main network towers for East Bethel sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in East Bethel?

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 East Bethel?

KPXM-TV is only 9.3 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 East Bethel?

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 East Bethel; signal estimates ignore terrain.