You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 50666 (Nashua, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50666 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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 (90°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (90°), 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 50666
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 49.6 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 44.1 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 49.6 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 45.9 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 49.6 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 44.1 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 49.6 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MH-D Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 54.5 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 54.5 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 49.8 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 91.9 mi | SW (219°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 92.0 mi | SW (219°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 91.9 mi | SW (219°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 91.9 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 90.7 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 37.2 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Nashua, IA Free TV Channels (6.9 mi from ZIP 50666 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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