You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 51031 (Le Mars, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51031 · 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: WSW (239°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (239°), 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 51031
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 | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 15.2 mi | S (189°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 15.1 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 15.1 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 15.1 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 20.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 52.5 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 52.5 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 51.9 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 34.7 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36RL-D Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 20.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | FOX | KTTW Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 52.2 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | KXNE-TV Norfolk, NE · Full Power | 68.0 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16NY-D Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 25.8 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBWF-LD Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 25.8 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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