TV channels & antenna towers in Lovelock, Nevada
Lovelock has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 4 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K14KQ-D, 0.4 miles to the WNW.
Over-the-air TV in Lovelock
With roughly 1,880 residents, Lovelock is a small community in Nevada. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 1 full-power, 1 low-power and 21 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 4 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KXTV in Sacramento, CA, 210 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTVN in Reno, NV, 96 miles to the southwest. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Lovelock
The nearest towers around Lovelock are in different directions: K14KQ-D 300° WNW (0.4 mi) and K30DS-D 253° WSW (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Lovelock, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Lovelock
The farthest of the closest towers for Lovelock is K30DS-D, 14 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
K34BL-D, 14 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
K14KQ-D is only 0.4 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 TV stations near Lovelock
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K14KQ-DLow power | 0.4 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Lovelock, NV |
| K34BL-DTranslator | 14 mi | 253° WSW | Weak | Lovelock, NV |
| K30DS-DTranslator | 14 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Lovelock, NV |
| K24FF-DTranslator | 14 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Lovelock, NV |
| K18DP-DTranslator | 14 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Lovelock, NV |
| K36GL-DTranslator | 14 mi | 253° WSW | Weak | Lovelock, NV |
| K28QC-DTranslator | 14 mi | 253° WSW | Weak | Imlay, NV |
| K34QL-DTranslator | 50 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Fallon, NV |
| K25PQ-DTranslator | 50 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Fallon, NV |
| K22JC-DTranslator | 65 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Silver Springs, NV |
| K29BN-DTranslator | 65 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Silver Springs, Etc., NV |
| K35FL-DTranslator | 65 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Silver Springs, NV |
| K33IB-DTranslator | 65 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Silver Springs, NV |
| K31BM-DTranslator | 66 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Silver Springs, NV |
| K17HB-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
| KWNVFull power | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Weak | Winnemucca, NV |
| K23FR-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
| K15AL-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
| K21FO-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
| K19EU-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
| K30PX-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
| K32NR-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
| K36PO-DTranslator | 68 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Winnemucca, NV |
How Lovelock compares with the rest of Nevada
With 4 stations at fair strength or better, Lovelock ranks 57th of 66 places in Nevada: fewer than the typical Nevada town (15).
47% of Nevada's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Lovelock: 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 253° WSW, the direction of K30DS-D, 14 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 4 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lovelock?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Lovelock; around 4 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 Lovelock?
The nearest towers around Lovelock are in different directions: K14KQ-D 300° WNW (0.4 mi) and K30DS-D 253° WSW (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Lovelock?
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. Picking up the more distant stations from up to 14 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lovelock?
K34BL-D, 14 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Lovelock?
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.
More: all TV stations in Nevada · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lovelock; signal estimates ignore terrain.