TV channels & antenna towers in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming
Star Valley Ranch has 62 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K33DS-D, 6.9 miles to the WNW.
Over-the-air TV in Star Valley Ranch
Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming has a population of about 1,550. There are 62 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 low-power and 57 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
5 of them are within 25 miles of Star Valley Ranch, 19 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 38 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, 172 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KGWL-TV in Lander, WY, 113 miles to the east.
Which way to point your antenna in Star Valley Ranch
Point your antenna WNW, at about 301°. The nearest towers for Star Valley Ranch 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 Star Valley Ranch, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Star Valley Ranch
The farthest of the closest towers for Star Valley Ranch is K05GJ-D, 6.9 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Star Valley Ranch
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 62; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K33DS-DTranslator | 6.9 mi | 301° WNW | Weak | Freedom-Etna, WY |
| K12LI-DTranslator | 6.9 mi | 301° WNW | Weak | Thayne, Etc., WY |
| K05GJ-DTranslator | 6.9 mi | 301° WNW | Weak | Thayne, Etc., WY |
| K07PB-DTranslator | 6.9 mi | 301° WNW | Weak | Thayne, Etc., WY |
| K31DC-DTranslator | 13 mi | 319° NW | Weak | Freedom, WY |
| K36JD-DLow power | 35 mi | 17° NNE | Poor | Jackson, WY |
| K19FG-DTranslator | 35 mi | 17° NNE | Poor | Jackson, WY |
| K24OE-DLow power | 36 mi | 15° NNE | Poor | Jackson, WY |
| K17JZ-DTranslator | 38 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Bondurant, WY |
| K15GO-DTranslator | 38 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Georgetown, ID |
| K07ZQ-DTranslator | 38 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Georgetown, ID |
| K20KU-DTranslator | 38 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Montpelier, ID |
| K13QH-DTranslator | 39 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Swan Valley/Irwin, ID |
| K16LM-DTranslator | 43 mi | 6° N | Poor | Teton Village, WY |
| K29HG-DLow power | 43 mi | 6° N | Poor | Jackson, WY |
| K33HO-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K31PT-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K35HD-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K29LG-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K32LX-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K25OI-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K27MW-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K34NF-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K21MR-DTranslator | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Soda Springs, ID |
| K31CI-DTranslator | 46 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Montpelier, ID |
How Star Valley Ranch compares with the rest of Wyoming
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Star Valley Ranch ranks 48th of 57 places in Wyoming: fewer than the typical Wyoming town (3).
51% of Wyoming's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Star Valley Ranch: 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 301° WNW, the direction of K05GJ-D, 6.9 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 0 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 Star Valley Ranch?
62 transmitters within 70 miles of Star Valley Ranch; 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 Star Valley Ranch?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 301°. The nearest towers for Star Valley Ranch sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Star Valley Ranch?
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 Star Valley Ranch?
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 Star Valley Ranch?
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 Wyoming · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Star Valley Ranch; signal estimates ignore terrain.