You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 50444 (Manly, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50444 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: E (83°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (83°), 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 50444
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 | 16.7 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 36.1 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 51.6 mi | ENE (68°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 36.1 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 16.8 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 49.2 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 67.8 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 49.2 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 61.6 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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