You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 51338 (Hartley, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51338 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: SW (228°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (228°), 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 51338
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 | 63.0 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18KG-D Spencer, IA · Low Power | 17.6 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 0 | Local / LPTV | KBVK-LD Spencer, IA · Low Power | 17.6 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 64.8 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 62.6 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 64.8 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 62.6 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 65.5 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 62.6 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 53.1 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26JI-D Sibley, IA · Translator | 22.3 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NE (42°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 57.3 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 69.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hartley, IA Free TV Channels (8.2 mi from ZIP 51338 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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