You can get 9 free TV channels in Bedford, IA
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Bedford. 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 Bedford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | KQTV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 62.4 mi | S (184°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 97.5 mi | NE (36°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 80.9 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 97.3 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 81.1 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 97.5 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 83.2 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 83.2 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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