You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 52030 (Maquoketa, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52030 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SSW (212°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (212°), 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 52030
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | S (172°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 42.3 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 48.7 mi | SW (233°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 49.0 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 25.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 59.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 65.8 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 65.8 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 66.2 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 59.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 65.8 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 59.1 mi | S (169°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 59.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 82.3 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 69.9 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 76.7 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 58.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 73.4 mi | E (82°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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