TV channels & antenna towers in Mound, Minnesota

Mound has 61 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 KHVM-LD, 4.6 miles to the N.

61TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.6 mito the closest tower
9,336population

Network channels in Mound

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo25 19 mi82° E FairMinneapolis, MN
UNIWUMN-LDUnivision21 20 mi82° E FairMinneapolis, MN
ABCKSTP-TVABC5 27 mi71° ENE GoodSt. Paul, MN
CWWUCWCW23 27 mi71° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
CBSWCCO-TVCBS4 27 mi71° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
NBCKARENBC11 27 mi71° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV5.3 27 mi71° ENE GoodMinneapolis, MN
FOXKMSP-TVFox9 28 mi72° ENE FairMinneapolis, MN
IONKPXM-TVION41 31 mi26° NNE GoodSt. Cloud, MN

Over-the-air TV in Mound

With roughly 9,340 residents, Mound is a town in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 61 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 21 low-power and 28 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Mound, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 38 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Mound

Point your antenna ENE, at about 71°. The main network towers for Mound sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KSTP-TV, WUCW, WCCO-TV, KARE and KSTC-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles east of Mound (71° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mound at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mound

The farthest main network tower for Mound is KMSP-TV (Fox), 28 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Mound

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 52; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KHVM-LDLow power4.6 mi 9° NGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCJ-LDLow power4.6 mi 9° NGoodMinneapolis, MN
KKTW-LDLow power11 mi 69° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
K14RB-DLow power19 mi 82° EFairSt. Paul, MN
KMBD-LDLow power19 mi 82° EFairMinneapolis, MN
K33LN-DClass A19 mi 82° EFairMinneapolis, MN
KWJM-LDLow power19 mi 82° EFairMinneapolis, MN
KMQV-LDLow power19 mi 82° EFairRochester, MN
WDMI-LDLow power26 mi 69° ENEFairMinneapolis, MN
WFTCFull power28 mi 72° ENEGoodMinneapolis, MN
KTCA-TVFull power28 mi 72° ENEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KTCI-TVFull power28 mi 72° ENEGoodSt. Paul, MN
KMWE-LDLow power28 mi 88° EFairSt. Paul, MN
K28PQ-DLow power31 mi 356° NWeakSaint Cloud, MN
W19EN-DTranslator48 mi 92° EPoorRiver Falls, WI
WCMN-LDLow power51 mi 326° NWPoorSt. Cloud-Sartell, MN
K26PF-DLow power55 mi 323° NWPoorSaint Cloud, MN
K33MW-DLow power56 mi 200° SSWPoorMankato, MN
KONCFull power60 mi 317° NWWeakAlexandria, MN
K31OR-DTranslator60 mi 259° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K21NS-DTranslator60 mi 259° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K18IR-DTranslator60 mi 259° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K34OZ-DTranslator60 mi 259° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K20JY-DTranslator60 mi 259° WSWPoorOlivia, MN
K23FP-DTranslator60 mi 259° WSWPoorOlivia, MN

How Mound compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Mound ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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. The nearest larger city is Minnetonka, 8.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mound: 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 72° ENE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 28 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 22 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 Mound, MN?

ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Mound. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Mound, MN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Mound. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mound, MN?

NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Mound. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mound, MN?

Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ENE of Mound. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Mound, MN?

CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Mound. Estimated signal: good.

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

61 transmitters within 70 miles of Mound; around 22 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 Mound?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 71°. The main network towers for Mound sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mound?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mound?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Mound?

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 Mound; signal estimates ignore terrain.