TV channels & antenna towers in Shoreview, Minnesota
Shoreview has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCCO-TV (CBS), 1.2 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Shoreview
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCCO-TVCBS | 4 | 1.2 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| NBCKARENBC | 11 | 1.2 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV | 5.3 | 1.2 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| ABCKSTP-TVABC | 5 | 1.2 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| CWWUCWCW | 23 | 1.2 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| FOXKMSP-TVFox | 9 | 1.8 mi | 142° SE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo | 25 | 9.4 mi | 221° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| UNIWUMN-LDUnivision | 21 | 9.5 mi | 220° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| IONKPXM-TVION | 41 | 21 mi | 326° NNW | Good | St. Cloud, MN |
Over-the-air TV in Shoreview
With roughly 26,500 residents, Shoreview is a town in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 28 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 13 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 20 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 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 strongest network signals here 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Shoreview
Point your antenna SSE, at about 157°. The main network towers for Shoreview 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 1.2 miles south of Shoreview (162° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Shoreview at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Shoreview, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Shoreview
The farthest main network tower for Shoreview is KMSP-TV (Fox), 1.8 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WCCO-TV is only 1.2 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 Shoreview
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDMI-LDLow power | 1.6 mi | 243° WSW | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| WFTCFull power | 1.8 mi | 142° SE | Strong | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCA-TVFull power | 1.8 mi | 142° SE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| KTCI-TVFull power | 1.8 mi | 142° SE | Strong | St. Paul, MN |
| K14RB-DLow power | 9.4 mi | 221° SW | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| KMBD-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K33LN-DClass A | 9.4 mi | 221° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KWJM-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 221° SW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMQV-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 221° SW | Good | Rochester, MN |
| KMWE-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 163° SSE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| KKTW-LDLow power | 16 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KHVM-LDLow power | 25 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCJ-LDLow power | 25 mi | 258° WSW | Weak | Minneapolis, MN |
| W19EN-DTranslator | 25 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | River Falls, WI |
| K28PQ-DLow power | 34 mi | 308° NW | Weak | Saint Cloud, MN |
| W24CL-DTranslator | 62 mi | 32° NNE | Poor | Grantsburg, WI |
| WHWC-TVFull power | 63 mi | 92° E | Fair | Menomonie, WI |
| WCMN-LDLow power | 63 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | St. Cloud-Sartell, MN |
| K26PF-DLow power | 68 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
How Shoreview compares with the rest of Minnesota
With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Shoreview ranks 5th of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 1.2 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 Blaine, 7.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Shoreview: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 142° SE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 1.8 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 23 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 Shoreview, MN?
ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 1.2 miles SSE of Shoreview. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Shoreview, MN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 1.2 miles SSE of Shoreview. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Shoreview, MN?
NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 1.2 miles SSE of Shoreview. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Shoreview, MN?
Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 1.8 miles SE of Shoreview. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Shoreview, MN?
CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 1.2 miles SSE of Shoreview. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Shoreview?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Shoreview; around 23 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 Shoreview?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 157°. The main network towers for Shoreview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Shoreview?
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 Shoreview?
WCCO-TV is only 1.2 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 Shoreview?
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 Shoreview; signal estimates ignore terrain.