You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 52542 (Bloomfield, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52542 · 2 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: NW (310°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (310°), 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 52542
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 | 21.2 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IM-D Keosauqua, IA · Translator | 9.1 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 58.8 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 28.8 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 84.7 mi | NNE (26°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JD-D Fort Madison, IA · Translator | 32.7 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 59.0 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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