You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 52163 (Cresco, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52163 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: NW (308°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (308°), 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 52163
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 29.2 mi | NNW (326°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 36.1 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 35.2 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 58.1 mi | SSE (167°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 35.2 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 36.1 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 18.5 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 71.3 mi | NNE (32°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 54.8 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 36.1 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 54.5 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 78.0 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 64.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 36.1 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Cresco, IA Free TV Channels (10.5 mi from ZIP 52163 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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