You can get 17 free TV channels in Ely, IA
8 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Ely. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: N (351°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (351°), 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 Ely, 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 | 33.2 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 38.3 mi | NNW (340°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 29.5 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 16.7 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 16.1 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24PD-D Cedar Rapids, IA · Low Power | 12.7 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 61.7 mi | ESE (112°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 61.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKZ-LD Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 32.0 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 73.7 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 73.1 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 66.3 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 73.7 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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