You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 51242 (Rock Rapids, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51242 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 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: W (269°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (269°), 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 51242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 11.5 mi | WNW (301°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 11.5 mi | WNW (301°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 12.0 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | FOX | KTTW Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 12.7 mi | WNW (293°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | CW | KSFL-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 12.7 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33PV-D Rock Rapids, IA · Translator | 8.1 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PH-D Sioux Falls, SD · Translator | 11.5 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06QJ-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 12.0 mi | WNW (295°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17PP-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 12.9 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | S (175°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | KCSD-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 18.7 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 34.6 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 37.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18OK-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 18.4 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NR-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 18.4 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCPO-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 19.3 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 63.4 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSXF-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 34.3 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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