You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 52531 (Albia, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52531 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SSE (150°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (150°), 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 52531
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 39.6 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (323°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.3 mi | NW (323°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (323°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 23.8 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 90.4 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 68.3 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Albia, IA Free TV Channels (0.8 mi from ZIP 52531 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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