You can get 18 free TV channels in Denison, IA
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Denison. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: WNW (295°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (295°), 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 Denison, 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 | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 59.8 mi | NW (312°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 59.4 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 59.4 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 46.7 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 60.0 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 60.1 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 59.9 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 59.4 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 90.5 mi | E (99°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 90.1 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 90.5 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 79.4 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 90.2 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 59.6 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 73.3 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 90.5 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 79.4 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 90.2 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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