You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 52160 (Waukon, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52160 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: NNW (345°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (345°), 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 52160
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 23.3 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 23.2 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 23.2 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NJ-D Lansing, IA · Translator | 10.5 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 43.0 mi | N (1°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 54.4 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FK-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 19.4 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZEO-LD La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 19.4 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FC-D La Crosse, WI · Translator | 23.3 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 77.9 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 23.0 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 60.1 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 83.7 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 83.7 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 84.8 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 60.1 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Waukon, IA Free TV Channels (15.3 mi from ZIP 52160 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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