TV channels & antenna towers in Fort Totten, North Dakota
Fort Totten has 1 TV transmitter within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMDE, 17 miles to the WNW.
Over-the-air TV in Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a small community of about 1,240 people in North Dakota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 1 licensed TV transmitter. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Fort Totten, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WDAY-TV in Fargo, ND, 107 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCCW-TV in Walker, MN, 224 miles to the east. 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 Fort Totten
Point your antenna WNW, at about 290°. The nearest towers for Fort Totten 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 Fort Totten, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Fort Totten
The farthest of the closest towers for Fort Totten is KMDE, 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other TV stations near Fort Totten
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMDEFull power | 17 mi | 290° WNW | Good | Devils Lake, ND |
How Fort Totten compares with the rest of North Dakota
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Fort Totten ranks 58th of 80 places in North Dakota: fewer than the typical North Dakota town (3).
15% of North Dakota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Fort Totten: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 290° WNW, the direction of KMDE, 17 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 1 station, 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 Fort Totten?
1 transmitter within 70 miles of Fort Totten; around 1 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Fort Totten?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 290°. The nearest towers for Fort Totten sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Fort Totten?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fort Totten?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Fort Totten?
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.
TV channels in nearby North Dakota cities
- Devils Lake11 mi
- Minnewaukan14 mi
- New Rockford22 mi
- Lakota31 mi
- Cando36 mi
- Carrington37 mi
- Fessenden37 mi
- Harvey46 mi
More: all TV stations in North Dakota · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Fort Totten; signal estimates ignore terrain.