You can get 11 free TV channels in Jefferson, IA
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Jefferson. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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 (109°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (109°), 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 Jefferson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 41.9 mi | ESE (110°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 41.5 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 41.9 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 41.9 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 41.5 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 64.9 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Local / LPTV | KDIT-CD Des Moines, IA · Class A | 41.4 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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