You can get 13 free TV channels in Independence, IA
7 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Independence. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: S (170°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (170°), 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 Independence, 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 | 10.3 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 10.3 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 5.2 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 10.3 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 11.6 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKZ-LD Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 12.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 58.8 mi | SSE (151°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 58.2 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 98.6 mi | WSW (243°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 98.9 mi | WSW (244°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 81.0 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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