You can get 20 free TV channels in Tama, IA
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Tama. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: NNW (338°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (338°), 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 Tama, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 26.4 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 43.9 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 54.6 mi | W (259°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 43.9 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 54.9 mi | W (259°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 48.0 mi | NE (51°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 54.6 mi | W (259°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 54.4 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 43.9 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 54.6 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 54.4 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 42.0 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 65.6 mi | ESE (105°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 54.4 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 54.9 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 62.1 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 65.0 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJR-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 34.3 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPG-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 34.3 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | KCYM-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 34.3 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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