You can get 19 free TV channels in Sturgis, SD
7 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Sturgis. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: S (175°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (175°), 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 Sturgis, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ABC | KQME Lead, SD · Full Power | 17.7 mi | WSW (251°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KHME Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 26.6 mi | SSE (152°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | FOX | KIVV-TV Lead, SD · Full Power | 17.7 mi | WSW (251°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | FOX | KEVN-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 26.8 mi | SSE (153°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | K35MW-D Lead, SD · Low Power | 17.5 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29OF-D Deadwood, SD · Low Power | 17.7 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QA-D Deadwood, SD · Low Power | 17.7 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CBS | KCLO-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 26.5 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | NBC | KNBN Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 25.2 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KBHE-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 27.8 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TQ-D Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 25.2 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MY-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 26.8 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22OV-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 26.8 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | Local / LPTV | KEVN-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 26.8 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPC-LP Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 28.1 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KPSD-TV Eagle Butte, SD · Full Power | 75.2 mi | NE (53°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04GW-D Spearfish, SD · Translator | 17.5 mi | WNW (289°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKRA-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 25.2 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWBH-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 25.2 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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