You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 52537 (Bloomfield, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52537 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: ESE (111°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (111°), 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 52537
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 | 14.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 39.8 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 15.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IM-D Keosauqua, IA · Translator | 24.8 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 97.0 mi | NW (320°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 97.2 mi | NW (320°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 97.0 mi | NW (320°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 88.0 mi | NE (39°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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