TV channels & antenna towers in Wadena, Minnesota

Wadena is a town of about 4,180 people in Minnesota. There are 32 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power, 17 low-power and 10 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 19 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 42 (KSAX), CBS on channel 12 (KCCW-TV) and Fox on channel 15 (KVRR). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KVLY-TV in Fargo, ND, 119 miles to the northwest. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Wadena are in different directions: ABC 182° S (51 mi), CBS 43° NE (47 mi) and Fox 288° WNW (54 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

The farthest main network tower for Wadena is KVRR (Fox), 54 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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.

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Wadena ranks 281st of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 47 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

33% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.