You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 50428 (Clear Lake, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50428 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: NE (37°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (37°), 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 50428
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Translator | 10.1 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 14.7 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 56.8 mi | ENE (58°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 92.7 mi | S (187°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 75.1 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 92.7 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 92.7 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 93.6 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 55.6 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 55.6 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 56.2 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 92.7 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 91.2 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Clear Lake, IA Free TV Channels (0.9 mi from ZIP 50428 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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