You can get 10 free TV channels in Northwood, IA
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Northwood. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: ENE (75°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (75°), 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 Northwood, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 25.6 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 25.6 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 37.2 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 40.5 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 37.2 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 37.2 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 19.9 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 37.2 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 37.2 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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