You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 52626 (Fort Madison, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52626 · 0 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: WNW (301°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (301°), 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 52626
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 | 38.3 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 40.3 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IM-D Keosauqua, IA · Translator | 12.5 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JD-D Fort Madison, IA · Translator | 15.3 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 50.4 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 50.4 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 50.5 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 90.4 mi | NE (46°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 77.5 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 77.6 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fort Madison, IA Free TV Channels (19.9 mi from ZIP 52626 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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