You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 50046 (Huxley, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50046 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 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: SW (227°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (227°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 50046
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 7.4 mi | SW (222°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 7.6 mi | SW (224°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 7.4 mi | SW (222°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 6.4 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 7.4 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 6.4 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 6.4 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 7.6 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | Local / LPTV | KDIT-CD Des Moines, IA · Class A | 6.4 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJR-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 16.6 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPG-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 16.6 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | KCYM-LD Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 16.6 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32NM-D Des Moines, IA · Low Power | 19.7 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PO-D Des Moines, IA · Translator | 12.6 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXF-CD Des Moines, IA · Class A | 21.5 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 90.1 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 90.1 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 92.8 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 74.8 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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