TV channels & antenna towers in Helper, Utah
Helper has 247 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K27NQ-D, 0.7 miles to the E.
Over-the-air TV in Helper
With roughly 2,110 residents, Helper is a small community in Utah. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 247 licensed TV transmitters: 1 full-power, 3 low-power and 243 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 58 transmitters are within 25 miles, 78 between 25 and 45 miles, and 111 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTVX in Salt Lake City, UT, 98 miles to the northwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT, 98 miles to the northwest. 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 Helper
Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The nearest towers for Helper 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 Helper, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Helper
The farthest of the closest towers for Helper is K10RN-D, 0.7 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Helper
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 247; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K27NQ-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 87° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K25PM-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 87° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K10RN-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 87° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K09ZV-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 90° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K26LR-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 85° E | Fair | Helper, UT |
| K07AAA-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 85° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K08QG-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 85° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K11XK-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 85° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K12XI-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 85° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K13AAO-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 85° E | Good | Helper, UT |
| K07ZZ-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K08QF-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K09ZU-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K12XH-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | Price, UT |
| K10RL-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K27NW-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K26OI-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K25OZ-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K13AAP-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K11XM-DTranslator | 5.5 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | East Price, UT |
| K20NP-DTranslator | 8.8 mi | 305° NW | Weak | Spring Glen, UT |
| KCBUFull power | 8.8 mi | 305° NW | Weak | Price, UT |
| K21EZ-DTranslator | 8.8 mi | 304° NW | Weak | Price, UT |
| K17NP-DTranslator | 8.8 mi | 304° NW | Weak | Columbia, Etc., UT |
| K15LP-DTranslator | 8.8 mi | 304° NW | Weak | Rural Carbon County, UT |
How Helper compares with the rest of Utah
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Helper ranks 132nd of 180 places in Utah: fewer than the typical Utah town (15).
23% of Utah's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Helper: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 87° E, the direction of K10RN-D, 0.7 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 10 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 Helper?
247 transmitters within 70 miles of Helper; around 10 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 Helper?
Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The nearest towers for Helper sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Helper?
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 Helper?
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 Helper?
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 Utah cities
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- Carbonville4.6 mi
- Price6.3 mi
- Wellington12 mi
- East Carbon City25 mi
- Huntington25 mi
- Fairview31 mi
- Orangeville33 mi
- Mount Pleasant33 mi
- Castle Dale34 mi
- Spring City37 mi
- Moroni41 mi
- Duchesne41 mi
- Fountain Green42 mi
- Ferron43 mi
- Ephraim45 mi
- Woodland Hills48 mi
- Elk Ridge49 mi
- Mapleton49 mi
More: all TV stations in Utah · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Helper; signal estimates ignore terrain.