You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 50454 (Osage, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50454 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: NNE (28°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (28°), 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 50454
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 · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 6.4 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 20.2 mi | NE (51°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 6.4 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 20.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 23.6 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 20.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 86.3 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 85.3 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 86.3 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 81.7 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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