TV channels & antenna towers in Windom, Minnesota

With roughly 4,550 residents, Windom is a town in Minnesota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 70 licensed TV transmitters: 3 full-power, 1 Class A, 28 low-power and 38 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 11 transmitters are within 25 miles, 26 between 25 and 45 miles, and 33 farther out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Mankato, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Mankato's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 43 (KRWF), Fox on channel 12.2 (KEYC-TV) and CW on channel 7.2 (KMNF-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KIMT in Mason City, IA, 123 miles to the east. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KARE in Minneapolis, MN, 128 miles to the northeast. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Windom are in different directions: ABC 337° NNW (47 mi) and Fox 82° E (35 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KMNF-CD and KEYC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles east of Windom (82° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

KRWF (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Windom. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

The farthest main network tower for Windom is KRWF (ABC), 47 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.

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 13 stations at fair strength or better, Windom ranks 168th of 371 places in Minnesota: the same as the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 35 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

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