You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 52072 (Elkader, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52072 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (211°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (211°), 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 52072
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 48.3 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 48.3 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 48.3 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DU-D Bloomington, WI · Translator | 22.0 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 47.5 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 61.2 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 77.1 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 80.9 mi | N (2°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 61.1 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 67.7 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 61.1 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 82.9 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NJ-D Lansing, IA · Translator | 30.7 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 34.2 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Elkader, IA Free TV Channels (4.5 mi from ZIP 52072 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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