You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 52001 (Dubuque, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52001 · 1 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: S (189°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (189°), 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 52001
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 4.3 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 59.5 mi | W (261°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 61.5 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 61.5 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (59°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 70.1 mi | S (171°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 61.5 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 66.1 mi | SSW (210°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 70.1 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 77.9 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 66.2 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 63.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DU-D Bloomington, WI · Translator | 27.6 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Dubuque, IA Free TV Channels (3.5 mi from ZIP 52001 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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