You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 52161 (Calmar, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52161 · 1 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 (204°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (204°), 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 52161
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 13.8 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 56.3 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 56.3 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 45.6 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 50.4 mi | S (185°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 50.8 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 53.6 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 50.6 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 50.7 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 53.6 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 56.3 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 57.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 73.6 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NJ-D Lansing, IA · Translator | 31.0 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Calmar, IA Free TV Channels (6.7 mi from ZIP 52161 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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