TV channels & antenna towers in Walker, Minnesota

Walker has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS and Fox. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K35KH-D, 0.6 miles to the SSE.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

0.6 mito the closest tower

928population

Network channels in Walker

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSKCCW-TVCBS	12	13 mi	152° SSE	Good	Walker, MN
FOXKFTCFox	26	33 mi	342° NNW	Weak	Bemidji, MN

Over-the-air TV in Walker

Walker is a small community of about 928 people in Minnesota. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 2 low-power and 21 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out.

For the networks, the best local options are CBS on channel 12 (KCCW-TV) and Fox on channel 26 (KFTC). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WIRT-DT in Hibbing, MN, 79 miles to the east. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KRII in Chisholm, MN, 93 miles to the northeast. 2 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 Walker

The main network towers around Walker are in different directions: CBS 152° SSE (13 mi) and Fox 342° NNW (33 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 Walker, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Walker

The farthest main network tower for Walker is KFTC (Fox), 33 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

K35KH-D is only 0.6 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 Walker

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K35KH-DTranslator	0.6 mi	148° SSE	Strong	Walker, MN
K24KT-DTranslator	0.6 mi	148° SSE	Strong	Walker, MN
K21HX-DTranslator	0.6 mi	148° SSE	Strong	Walker, MN
K16KM-DLow power	11 mi	296° WNW	Good	Bemidji, MN
K32FY-DTranslator	23 mi	239° WSW	Fair	Park Rapids, MN
K28DD-DTranslator	28 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Bemidji, MN
KAWEFull power	42 mi	6° N	Fair	Bemidji, MN
K36KZ-DTranslator	42 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Max, MN
K33OG-DTranslator	42 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Max, MN
KAWBFull power	47 mi	173° S	Fair	Brainerd, MN
K16JD-DTranslator	51 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Northome, MN
K18JM-DTranslator	51 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Northome, MN
K22NL-DLow power	53 mi	208° SSW	Poor	Wadena, MN
K17FE-DTranslator	54 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Wadena, MN
K32MF-DTranslator	55 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Red Lake, MN
K34NP-DTranslator	55 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Red Lake, MN
K24MM-DTranslator	55 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Red Lake, MN
K20MN-DTranslator	55 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Red Lake, MN
K22MF-DTranslator	55 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Red Lake, MN
K36OA-DTranslator	55 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Red Lake, MN
K23KZ-DTranslator	57 mi	48° NE	Poor	Bigfork/Marcell, MN
K21KY-DTranslator	57 mi	48° NE	Poor	Bigfork/Marcell, MN
K16BQ-DTranslator	57 mi	159° SSE	Poor	Brainerd, MN
K20NH-DTranslator	57 mi	159° SSE	Poor	Brainerd, MN
K29EB-DTranslator	58 mi	73° ENE	Poor	Grand Rapids, MN

How Walker compares with the rest of Minnesota

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Walker ranks 249th of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

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

Setting up an antenna in Walker: step by step

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.
Point it toward 342° NNW, the direction of KFTC (Fox), 33 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 9 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 CBS in Walker, MN?

CBS is on channel 12 from KCCW-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SSE of Walker. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Walker, MN?

Fox is on channel 26 from KFTC, broadcasting from 33 miles NNW of Walker. Estimated signal: weak.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Walker; around 9 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 Walker?

The main network towers around Walker are in different directions: CBS 152° SSE (13 mi) and Fox 342° NNW (33 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Walker?

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. The towers are spread over about 169° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Walker?

K35KH-D is only 0.6 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 Walker?

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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