You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 50633 (Hampton, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50633 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: ENE (77°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (77°), 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 50633
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MH-D Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 16.4 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 64.8 mi | SSW (203°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 59.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 64.9 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 64.8 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 66.7 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 59.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 64.8 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 73.4 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 71.2 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 64.9 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 34.1 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hampton, IA Free TV Channels (6.1 mi from ZIP 50633 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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