TV channels & antenna towers in McGill, Nevada
McGill has 63 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K06HT-D, 11 miles to the SSW.
Over-the-air TV in McGill
With roughly 1,150 residents, McGill is a small community in Nevada. Our map shows 63 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 1 full-power and 62 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 37 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 26 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTVX in Salt Lake City, UT, 161 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT, 161 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.
Which way to point your antenna in McGill
Point your antenna SSW, at about 212°. The nearest towers for McGill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from McGill, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for McGill
The farthest of the closest towers for McGill is K13NR-D, 11 miles away with a very weak 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.
Other TV stations near McGill
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 63; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K06HT-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Weak | Ely, NV |
| K22KB-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Weak | Ely, Etc., NV |
| K13NR-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Ely & McGill, NV |
| K07DU-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Ely & McGill, NV |
| K17NT-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Ely & McGill, NV |
| K11EE-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Ely & McGill, NV |
| K09EA-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Ely & McGill, NV |
| K16NB-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Ely & McGill, NV |
| K14AL-DTranslator | 11 mi | 212° SSW | Weak | Ely, NV |
| KKELFull power | 14 mi | 216° SW | Good | Ely, NV |
| K07DV-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K13NQ-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K03DS-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K09DW-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K11ED-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K19MM-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K17NU-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K21OJ-DTranslator | 14 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K15LY-DTranslator | 15 mi | 232° SW | Poor | Ruth, NV |
| K08CB-DTranslator | 16 mi | 228° SW | Weak | Lund & Preston, NV |
| K10BU-DTranslator | 16 mi | 228° SW | Weak | Lund & Preston, NV |
| K16LG-DTranslator | 16 mi | 228° SW | Fair | Lund & Preston, NV |
| K27OH-DTranslator | 16 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Lund & Preston, NV |
| K12DE-DTranslator | 16 mi | 221° SW | Weak | Lund & Preston, NV |
| K25PX-DTranslator | 16 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Lund & Preston, NV |
How McGill compares with the rest of Nevada
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, McGill ranks 45th of 66 places in Nevada: fewer than the typical Nevada town (15).
32% of Nevada's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in McGill: 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 212° SSW, the direction of K13NR-D, 11 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in McGill?
63 transmitters within 70 miles of McGill; 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 McGill?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 212°. The nearest towers for McGill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in McGill?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in McGill?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in McGill?
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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More: all TV stations in Nevada · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of McGill; signal estimates ignore terrain.