You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 50616 (Charles, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50616 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: NNE (15°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (15°), 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 50616
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 39.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 35.8 mi | NNE (19°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 62.6 mi | SE (138°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 39.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 23.1 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 66.6 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 66.6 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 74.3 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 66.6 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MH-D Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 25.5 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 39.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Charles, IA Free TV Channels (1.3 mi from ZIP 50616 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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