You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 52170 (Waukon, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52170 · 1 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: N (355°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (355°), 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 52170
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 | K31NJ-D Lansing, IA · Translator | 9.4 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 40.0 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 39.9 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 39.9 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 59.6 mi | N (358°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 61.1 mi | WNW (293°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 63.4 mi | SSW (206°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 24.2 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 67.6 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 72.5 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 90.0 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 67.6 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 70.9 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DU-D Bloomington, WI · Translator | 28.9 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FC-D La Crosse, WI · Translator | 40.0 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 60.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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