You can get 13 free TV channels in Madison, SD
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Madison. 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: SE (129°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (129°), 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 Madison, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | PBS | KESD-TV Brookings, SD · Full Power | 23.7 mi | NNW (346°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 44.2 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 44.2 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 44.3 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KDLO-TV Florence, SD · Full Power | 70.4 mi | NNW (341°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | KTTW Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 43.8 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSXF-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 20.9 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KDLV-TV Mitchell, SD · Full Power | 67.1 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KTTM Huron, SD · Full Power | 61.4 mi | WNW (283°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | KCSD-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 37.4 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | CW | KSFL-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 43.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PH-D Sioux Falls, SD · Translator | 44.2 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06QJ-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 44.3 mi | SE (141°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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