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TV channels & antenna towers in Mandan, North Dakota

Mandan has 9 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox and CW. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KXBK-LD, 5.1 miles to the ESE.

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9TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
5.1 mito the closest tower
21,382population

Network channels in Mandan

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKFYR-TVFox5.2 16 mi166° SSE StrongBismarck, ND
CWKXMB-TVCW12.2 17 mi166° SSE FairBismarck, ND
ABCKBMYABC17 17 mi166° SSE GoodBismarck, ND

Over-the-air TV in Mandan

With roughly 21,400 residents, Mandan is a city in North Dakota. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 9 licensed TV transmitters: 5 full-power and 4 low-power. 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.

9 of them are within 25 miles of Mandan, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Bismarck, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bismarck's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 17 (KBMY), Fox on channel 5.2 (KFYR-TV) and CW on channel 12.2 (KXMB-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KVLY-TV in Fargo, ND, 173 miles to the east. No CBS affiliate is listed within 250 miles of Mandan. 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 Mandan

Point your antenna SSE, at about 166°. The main network towers for Mandan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KFYR-TV, KXMB-TV and KBMY, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles south of Mandan (166° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mandan at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Mandan, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mandan

The farthest main network tower for Mandan is KBMY (ABC), 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 stations near Mandan

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KXBK-LDLow power5.1 mi 106° ESEGoodBismarck, ND
K28MS-DLow power5.8 mi 91° EFairBismarck, ND
K23OL-DLow power16 mi 166° SSEFairBismarck, ND
K35PO-DLow power16 mi 166° SSEFairBismarck, ND
KBME-TVFull power17 mi 166° SSEGoodBismarck, ND
KNDBFull power17 mi 165° SSEGoodBismarck, ND

How Mandan compares with the rest of North Dakota

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Mandan ranks 6th of 80 places in North Dakota: more than the typical North Dakota town (3). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 38 miles.

15% of North Dakota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bismarck, 5.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mandan: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 166° SSE, the direction of KBMY (ABC), 17 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Mandan, ND?

ABC is on channel 17 from KBMY, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of Mandan. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mandan, ND?

Fox is on channel 5.2 from KFYR-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSE of Mandan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Mandan, ND?

CW is on channel 12.2 from KXMB-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of Mandan. Estimated signal: fair.

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

9 transmitters within 70 miles of Mandan; around 9 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 Mandan?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 166°. The main network towers for Mandan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mandan?

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 Mandan?

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 Mandan?

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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