You can get 21 free TV channels in Cedar Falls, IA
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Cedar Falls. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: ESE (119°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (119°), 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 Cedar Falls, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 33.4 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 33.4 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 32.2 mi | ESE (105°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 35.1 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 33.4 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 32.8 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 77.1 mi | SW (231°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 77.3 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 77.1 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MH-D Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 23.3 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 67.3 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 72.7 mi | N (1°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 67.3 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 77.1 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | SE (134°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 78.7 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 77.3 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKZ-LD Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 33.3 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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