You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 57042 (Madison, SD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 57042 · 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: ESE (122°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (122°), 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 57042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | PBS | KESD-TV Brookings, SD · Full Power | 25.7 mi | N (351°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 43.6 mi | SE (136°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 43.6 mi | SE (136°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 43.6 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KDLO-TV Florence, SD · Full Power | 72.1 mi | NNW (342°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | KTTW Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 43.1 mi | SE (138°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSXF-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 20.7 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KDLV-TV Mitchell, SD · Full Power | 64.9 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KTTM Huron, SD · Full Power | 60.3 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | KCSD-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 36.7 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | CW | KSFL-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 43.1 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06QJ-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 43.6 mi | SE (138°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PH-D Sioux Falls, SD · Translator | 43.6 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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