TV channels & antenna towers in Salina, Utah

Salina has 306 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K12XC-D, 5.6 miles to the S.

306TV transmitters within 70 miles
0networks over the air
5.6 mito the closest tower
2,521population

Over-the-air TV in Salina

Salina, Utah has a population of about 2,520. There are 306 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 1 full-power, 4 low-power and 301 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

41 of them are within 25 miles of Salina, 138 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 127 are more than 45 miles out.

No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTVX in Salt Lake City, UT, 119 miles to the north. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT, 119 miles to the north. 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 Salina

Point your antenna S, at about 189°. The nearest towers for Salina 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 Salina, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Salina

The farthest of the closest towers for Salina is K13AAH-D, 5.6 miles away with a 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 Salina

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 306; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K12XC-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSalina & Redmond, UT
K06QS-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSalina & Redmond, UT
K13AAH-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSalina & Redmond, UT
K10RH-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSalina & Redmond, UT
K11XC-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSalina & Redmond, UT
K07ZV-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSigurd & Salina, UT
K08QC-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSigurd & Salina, UT
K09ZP-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSigurd & Salina, UT
K04RV-DTranslator5.6 mi 189° SWeakSalina & Redmond, UT
K05NF-DTranslator5.7 mi 189° SWeakSalina, UT
K22IX-DTranslator13 mi 31° NNEPoorMayfield, UT
K15CD-DTranslator13 mi 33° NNEPoorMayfield, UT
K16HV-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K17JE-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K18IU-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K14RJ-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K19LN-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K20MZ-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K21ND-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K23NT-DTranslator13 mi 35° NEPoorMayfield, UT
K15LK-DTranslator23 mi 318° NWPoorScipio, UT
K19LY-DTranslator23 mi 318° NWPoorScipio, UT
K22NC-DTranslator23 mi 318° NWPoorScipio,Holden, UT
K18MV-DTranslator23 mi 318° NWPoorScipio,Holden, UT
K21NN-DTranslator23 mi 318° NWPoorScipio,Holden, UT

How Salina compares with the rest of Utah

With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Salina ranks 172nd of 180 places in Utah: fewer than the typical Utah town (15).

38% of Utah's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Salina: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 189° S, the direction of K13AAH-D, 5.6 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 0 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

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

306 transmitters within 70 miles of Salina; around 0 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 Salina?

Point your antenna S, at about 189°. The nearest towers for Salina sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Salina?

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 Salina?

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 Salina?

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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