You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 51346 (Hartley, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51346 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: WSW (250°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (250°), 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 51346
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 | 57.5 mi | SW (224°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 58.8 mi | WNW (293°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 57.1 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 58.8 mi | WNW (293°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 57.1 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26JI-D Sibley, IA · Translator | 18.2 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 59.5 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 57.1 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18KG-D Spencer, IA · Low Power | 24.4 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 0 | Local / LPTV | KBVK-LD Spencer, IA · Low Power | 24.4 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 73.3 mi | NE (45°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 58.6 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hartley, IA Free TV Channels (1.4 mi from ZIP 51346 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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