You can get 10 free TV channels in Algona, IA
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Algona. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSW (207°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (207°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Algona, IA
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 20.1 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17PS-D Fort Dodge, IA · Translator | 1.6 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 60.1 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Translator | 32.7 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 93.0 mi | SSE (160°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 81.4 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 92.9 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 93.0 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 93.0 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 91.7 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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