TV channels & antenna towers in Victoria, Minnesota
Victoria has 68 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, 10.0 miles to the N.
Network channels in Victoria
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKJNK-LDTelemundo | 25 | 21 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| UNIWUMN-LDUnivision | 21 | 21 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| ABCKSTP-TVABC | 5 | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| CWWUCWCW | 23 | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| CBSWCCO-TVCBS | 4 | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| NBCKARENBC | 11 | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV | 5.3 | 29 mi | 61° ENE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| FOXKMSP-TVFox | 9 | 30 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| IONKPXM-TVION | 41 | 36 mi | 22° NNE | Good | St. Cloud, MN |
Over-the-air TV in Victoria
Victoria is a town of about 8,680 people in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 68 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 33 low-power and 23 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Victoria, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 45 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 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 (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 Victoria
Point your antenna ENE, at about 61°. The main network towers for Victoria 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 29 miles northeast of Victoria (61° ENE). 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 Victoria at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Victoria, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Victoria
The farthest main network tower for Victoria is KMSP-TV (Fox), 30 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Victoria
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 59; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHVM-LDLow power | 10.0 mi | 3° N | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCJ-LDLow power | 10.0 mi | 3° N | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KKTW-LDLow power | 14 mi | 48° NE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K14RB-DLow power | 21 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | St. Paul, MN |
| KMBD-LDLow power | 21 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| K33LN-DClass A | 21 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KWJM-LDLow power | 21 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMQV-LDLow power | 21 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Rochester, MN |
| WDMI-LDLow power | 28 mi | 58° ENE | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMWE-LDLow power | 29 mi | 78° ENE | Fair | St. Paul, MN |
| WFTCFull power | 30 mi | 62° ENE | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCA-TVFull power | 30 mi | 62° ENE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| KTCI-TVFull power | 30 mi | 62° ENE | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| K28PQ-DLow power | 36 mi | 356° N | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
| W19EN-DTranslator | 48 mi | 86° E | Poor | River Falls, WI |
| K33MW-DLow power | 51 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Mankato, MN |
| K21NU-DLow power | 56 mi | 171° S | Poor | Minneapolis, MN |
| WCMN-LDLow power | 56 mi | 329° NNW | Poor | St. Cloud-Sartell, MN |
| K26PF-DLow power | 60 mi | 326° NW | Poor | Saint Cloud, MN |
| K31OR-DTranslator | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K21NS-DTranslator | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K18IR-DTranslator | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K34OZ-DTranslator | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K20JY-DTranslator | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
| K23FP-DTranslator | 60 mi | 264° W | Poor | Olivia, MN |
How Victoria compares with the rest of Minnesota
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Victoria ranks 31st of 371 places in Minnesota: more than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Chaska, 5.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Victoria: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 62° ENE, the direction of KMSP-TV (Fox), 30 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 22 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 Victoria, MN?
ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Victoria. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Victoria, MN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Victoria. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Victoria, MN?
NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Victoria. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Victoria, MN?
Fox is on channel 9 from KMSP-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Victoria. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Victoria, MN?
CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Victoria. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Victoria?
68 transmitters within 70 miles of Victoria; 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 Victoria?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 61°. The main network towers for Victoria sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Victoria?
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 Victoria?
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 Victoria?
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.
TV channels in nearby Minnesota cities
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- Mound5.4 mi
- Chaska5.6 mi
- Minnetrista6.2 mi
- Waconia6.2 mi
- Chanhassen6.4 mi
- Shakopee7.8 mi
- Orono8.3 mi
- Minnetonka8.6 mi
- Eden Prairie9.4 mi
- Hopkins11 mi
- Minnetonka Mills12 mi
- Medina13 mi
- Jordan13 mi
- Delano14 mi
- Plymouth15 mi
- Edina15 mi
- Prior Lake15 mi
- Saint Louis Park17 mi
- Savage17 mi
- Belle Plaine17 mi
- Corcoran17 mi
- Bloomington18 mi
- Maple Grove18 mi
More: all TV stations in Minnesota · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Victoria; signal estimates ignore terrain.