TV channels & antenna towers in Keewatin, Minnesota

Keewatin has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox and CW. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K15GT-D, 5.6 miles to the ESE.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
5.6 mito the closest tower
1,049population

Network channels in Keewatin

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWIRT-DTABC13 5.7 mi103° ESE GoodHibbing, MN
NBCKRIINBC11 32 mi10° N FairChisholm, MN
FOXKQDS-TVFox21 61 mi133° SE FairDuluth, MN
ABCWDIO-DTABC10 62 mi133° SE WeakDuluth, MN
CWKDLHCW3 62 mi133° SE FairDuluth, MN
NBCKBJR-TVNBC6 62 mi133° SE FairSuperior, WI

Over-the-air TV in Keewatin

Keewatin, Minnesota has a population of about 1,050. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 low-power and 15 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Keewatin, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Duluth, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Duluth's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 13 (WIRT-DT), NBC on channel 11 (KRII), 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, 72 miles to the southwest. 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 Keewatin

The main network towers around Keewatin are in different directions: ABC 103° ESE (5.7 mi) and NBC 10° N (32 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KQDS-TV, WDIO-DT, KDLH and KBJR-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 61 miles southeast of Keewatin (133° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Keewatin at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Keewatin

The farthest main network tower for Keewatin is KRII (NBC), 32 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KQDS-TV (Fox), 61 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

WRPT is only 5.7 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 Keewatin

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K15GT-DTranslator5.6 mi 103° ESEGoodHibbing, MN
WRPTFull power5.7 mi 103° ESEStrongHibbing, MN
K29EB-DTranslator16 mi 255° WSWFairGrand Rapids, MN
K22MR-DTranslator26 mi 76° ENEPoorVirginia, MN
K23KZ-DTranslator33 mi 302° WNWPoorBigfork/Marcell, MN
K21KY-DTranslator33 mi 302° WNWPoorBigfork/Marcell, MN
K36KZ-DTranslator50 mi 288° WNWPoorMax, MN
K33OG-DTranslator50 mi 288° WNWPoorMax, MN
WDSEFull power61 mi 133° SEWeakDuluth, MN
KCWVFull power62 mi 133° SEPoorDuluth, MN
K35JN-DLow power62 mi 133° SEPoorDuluth, MN
K30QX-DLow power62 mi 133° SEPoorDuluth, MN
K17OV-DLow power62 mi 133° SEPoorDuluth, MN
KMYN-LDLow power62 mi 133° SEPoorDuluth, MN
K23MQ-DLow power62 mi 133° SEPoorDuluth, MN
K29KE-DTranslator64 mi 329° NNWPoorBig Falls, MN
K27LL-DTranslator64 mi 329° NNWPoorBig Falls, MN
K31MA-DTranslator64 mi 329° NNWPoorBig Falls, MN
K16JD-DTranslator65 mi 297° WNWPoorNorthome, MN
K18JM-DTranslator65 mi 297° WNWPoorNorthome, MN
K34LJ-DTranslator66 mi 2° NPoorKabetogama, MN
K36LA-DTranslator66 mi 2° NPoorKabetogama, MN
K32JZ-DTranslator66 mi 2° NPoorKabetogama, MN
KAWEFull power69 mi 288° WNWPoorBemidji, MN

How Keewatin compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Keewatin ranks 257th of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 5.7 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.

Setting up an antenna in Keewatin: 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 10° N, the direction of KRII (NBC), 32 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 8 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 Keewatin, MN?

ABC is on channel 13 from WIRT-DT, broadcasting from 5.7 miles ESE of Keewatin. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Keewatin, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KRII, broadcasting from 32 miles N of Keewatin. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Keewatin, MN?

Fox is on channel 21 from KQDS-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SE of Keewatin. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Keewatin, MN?

CW is on channel 3 from KDLH, broadcasting from 62 miles SE of Keewatin. Estimated signal: fair.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Keewatin; around 8 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 Keewatin?

The main network towers around Keewatin are in different directions: ABC 103° ESE (5.7 mi) and NBC 10° N (32 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Keewatin?

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. The towers are spread over about 92° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up Fox from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Keewatin?

KQDS-TV (Fox), 61 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Keewatin?

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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