You can get 6 free TV channels in Groton, SD
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Groton. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (112°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (112°), 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 Groton, SD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | PBS | KDSD-TV Aberdeen, SD · Full Power | 20.9 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KDLO-TV Florence, SD · Full Power | 41.8 mi | SE (143°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TP-D Aberdeen, SD · Low Power | 20.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33MI-D Aberdeen, SD · Translator | 20.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NW-D Aberdeen, SD · Low Power | 20.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24DT-D Aberdeen, SD · Translator | 20.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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