You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 51540 (Malvern, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51540 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: NW (306°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (306°), 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 51540
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 33.9 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 25.4 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 33.8 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 33.7 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 38.0 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KBIN-TV Council Bluffs, IA · Full Power | 23.7 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 33.8 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 38.0 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 50.5 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQMK-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 27.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOHA-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 27.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 89.2 mi | W (261°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Malvern, IA Free TV Channels (4.7 mi from ZIP 51540 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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