You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 51054 (Sergeant Bluff, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51054 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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 (19°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (19°), 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 51054
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 | 15.1 mi | NNE (20°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 15.3 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 15.3 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 15.3 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 9.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16NY-D Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 7.7 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBWF-LD Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 7.7 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36RL-D Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 9.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | KXNE-TV Norfolk, NE · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 75.8 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 79.3 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 75.9 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 79.3 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 75.6 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 78.5 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sergeant Bluff, IA Free TV Channels (1.4 mi from ZIP 51054 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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