You can get 19 free TV channels in Pella, IA
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Pella. 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: NW (308°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (308°), 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 Pella, 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 | 45.6 mi | NW (308°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NW (308°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 45.6 mi | NW (308°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 45.6 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 65.3 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 83.3 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 83.3 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 88.2 mi | NE (38°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 63.8 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 84.3 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJR-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 32.3 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPG-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 32.3 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | KCYM-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 32.3 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Local / LPTV | KDIT-CD Des Moines, IA · Class A | 46.5 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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