You can get 12 free TV channels in Sumner, IA
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Sumner. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: SSE (161°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (161°), 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 Sumner, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 33.6 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 52.5 mi | NNW (342°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 39.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 53.1 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 53.1 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 87.0 mi | SSE (153°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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