TV channels & antenna towers in Mora, Minnesota

Mora has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPXM-TV (ION), 38 miles to the S.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
38 mito the closest tower
3,462population

Network channels in Mora

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXM-TVION41 38 mi187° S GoodSt. Cloud, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 57 mi172° S GoodMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 57 mi172° S GoodMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 57 mi172° S GoodMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 57 mi172° S GoodSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 57 mi172° S GoodMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 57 mi172° S FairMinneapolis, MN
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 62 mi179° S PoorMinneapolis, MN
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 62 mi179° S PoorMinneapolis, MN

Over-the-air TV in Mora

With roughly 3,460 residents, Mora is a town in Minnesota. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 1 Class A, 14 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Mora, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles 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 (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak 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 Mora

Point your antenna S, at about 172°. The main network towers for Mora 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 57 miles south of Mora (172° 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 Mora at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mora

The farthest main network tower for Mora is KMSP-TV (Fox), 57 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Mora

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K28PQ-DLow power40 mi 211° SSWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
W24CL-DTranslator40 mi 93° EPoorGrantsburg, WI
K16BQ-DTranslator52 mi 307° NWPoorBrainerd, MN
K20NH-DTranslator52 mi 307° NWPoorBrainerd, MN
WCMN-LDLow power52 mi 244° WSWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
K26PF-DLow power55 mi 248° WSWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
WDMI-LDLow power56 mi 174° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power57 mi 172° SGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power57 mi 172° SGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power57 mi 172° SGoodSt. Paul, MN
KKTW-LDLow power61 mi 187° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
K14RB-DLow power62 mi 179° SPoorSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power62 mi 179° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A62 mi 179° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power62 mi 179° SPoorMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power62 mi 179° SPoorRochester, MN
KONCFull power63 mi 250° WSWWeakAlexandria, MN
KHVM-LDLow power63 mi 196° SSWPoorMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power63 mi 196° SSWPoorMinneapolis, MN
K20KW-DLow power65 mi 255° WSWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
KMWE-LDLow power65 mi 171° SPoorSt. Paul, MN
KAWBFull power67 mi 304° NWPoorBrainerd, MN

How Mora compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Mora ranks 228th of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

33% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Elk River, 42 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mora: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 172° S, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 57 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 10 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 Mora, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Mora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Mora, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Mora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mora, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Mora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mora, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Mora. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Mora, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Mora. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Mora; around 10 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 Mora?

Point your antenna S, at about 172°. The main network towers for Mora sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mora?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mora?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Mora?

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 Mora; signal estimates ignore terrain.