TV channels & antenna towers in Hermantown, Minnesota
Hermantown has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox and CW. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDSE, 5.6 miles to the E.
Network channels in Hermantown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWDIO-DTABC | 10 | 5.6 mi | 104° ESE | Good | Duluth, MN |
| FOXKQDS-TVFox | 21 | 5.8 mi | 99° E | Strong | Duluth, MN |
| CWKDLHCW | 3 | 6.0 mi | 102° ESE | Strong | Duluth, MN |
| NBCKBJR-TVNBC | 6 | 6.0 mi | 102° ESE | Strong | Superior, WI |
| ABCWIRT-DTABC | 13 | 52 mi | 320° NW | Weak | Hibbing, MN |
Over-the-air TV in Hermantown
With roughly 9,710 residents, Hermantown is a town in Minnesota. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 5 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 11 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Duluth, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Duluth's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 10 (WDIO-DT), NBC on channel 6 (KBJR-TV), Fox on channel 21 (KQDS-TV) and CW on channel 3 (KDLH). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCCW-TV in Walker, MN, 105 miles to the west. 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 Hermantown
Point your antenna ESE, at about 102°. The main network towers for Hermantown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WDIO-DT, KQDS-TV, KDLH and KBJR-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 5.6 miles east of Hermantown (104° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hermantown at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hermantown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hermantown
The farthest main network tower for Hermantown is KBJR-TV (NBC), 6.0 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KQDS-TV is only 5.8 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 Hermantown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDSEFull power | 5.6 mi | 101° E | Good | Duluth, MN |
| KCWVFull power | 5.7 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Duluth, MN |
| K35JN-DLow power | 5.7 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | Duluth, MN |
| K30QX-DLow power | 5.7 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Duluth, MN |
| K17OV-DLow power | 5.7 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Duluth, MN |
| KMYN-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Duluth, MN |
| K23MQ-DLow power | 6.0 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Duluth, MN |
| K22MR-DTranslator | 49 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Virginia, MN |
| WRPTFull power | 52 mi | 320° NW | Weak | Hibbing, MN |
| K15GT-DTranslator | 52 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Hibbing, MN |
| K29EB-DTranslator | 66 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Grand Rapids, MN |
| W24CL-DTranslator | 68 mi | 190° S | Poor | Grantsburg, WI |
| W15EE-DTranslator | 68 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Ashland, WI |
| K31GH-DTranslator | 69 mi | 144° SE | Poor | Hayward, WI |
How Hermantown compares with the rest of Minnesota
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Hermantown ranks 228th of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 5.6 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 Duluth, 6.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hermantown: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 102° ESE, the direction of KBJR-TV (NBC), 6.0 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 10 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 Hermantown, MN?
ABC is on channel 10 from WDIO-DT, broadcasting from 5.6 miles ESE of Hermantown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Hermantown, MN?
NBC is on channel 6 from KBJR-TV, broadcasting from 6.0 miles ESE of Hermantown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Hermantown, MN?
Fox is on channel 21 from KQDS-TV, broadcasting from 5.8 miles E of Hermantown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Hermantown, MN?
CW is on channel 3 from KDLH, broadcasting from 6.0 miles ESE of Hermantown. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hermantown?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Hermantown; around 10 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 Hermantown?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 102°. The main network towers for Hermantown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hermantown?
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 Hermantown?
KQDS-TV is only 5.8 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 Hermantown?
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 Hermantown; signal estimates ignore terrain.