You can get 19 free TV channels in Rapid, SD
14 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Rapid. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
14 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: W (276°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (276°), 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 Rapid, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | KHME Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 1.7 mi | W (264°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | ABC | KQME Lead, SD · Full Power | 35.4 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CBS | KCLO-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 1.6 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | NBC | KNBN Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 2.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | FOX | KEVN-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 1.7 mi | W (260°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | FOX | KIVV-TV Lead, SD · Full Power | 35.4 mi | WNW (300°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | KBHE-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 1.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MY-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 1.7 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22OV-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 1.7 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | Local / LPTV | KEVN-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 1.7 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TQ-D Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 2.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKRA-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 2.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWBH-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 2.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPC-LP Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 2.2 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | K35MW-D Lead, SD · Low Power | 35.3 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29OF-D Deadwood, SD · Low Power | 35.4 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QA-D Deadwood, SD · Low Power | 35.4 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KPSD-TV Eagle Butte, SD · Full Power | 82.6 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NX-D Pringle, SD · Translator | 26.0 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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