You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 51351 (Milford, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51351 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: ESE (112°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (112°), 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 51351
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K18KG-D Spencer, IA · Low Power | 11.2 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 0 | Local / LPTV | KBVK-LD Spencer, IA · Low Power | 11.2 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 69.3 mi | WNW (282°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 57.8 mi | NE (42°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 69.3 mi | WNW (282°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 72.7 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 70.1 mi | WNW (281°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 72.7 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26JI-D Sibley, IA · Translator | 25.1 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 72.7 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 55.5 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19HZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23FO-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NF-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OI-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LV-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30KQ-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NT-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NU-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 22.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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