You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 51553 (Oakland, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51553 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: WSW (240°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (240°), 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 51553
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 25.9 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 26.0 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 25.9 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | PBS | KBIN-TV Council Bluffs, IA · Full Power | 18.6 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 42.5 mi | WSW (236°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 25.9 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 42.5 mi | WSW (236°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 50.9 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQMK-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 24.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOHA-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 24.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 88.3 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 88.1 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 88.1 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 88.1 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Oakland, IA Free TV Channels (10.5 mi from ZIP 51553 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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