You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 57197 (Sioux Falls, SD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 57197 · 14 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
14 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: E (99°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (99°), 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 57197
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 10.2 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 10.2 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 9.2 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | FOX | KTTW Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 8.5 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | PBS | KCSD-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 5.4 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | CW | KSFL-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 8.5 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAUN-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 0.8 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCWS-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 0.8 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCPO-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 3.4 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18OK-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 5.6 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NR-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 5.6 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17PP-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 8.2 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06QJ-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 9.2 mi | E (98°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PH-D Sioux Falls, SD · Translator | 10.2 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 32.8 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSXF-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 18.9 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 69.7 mi | SSE (158°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 69.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 69.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 69.9 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 47.2 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | PBS | KESD-TV Brookings, SD · Full Power | 61.2 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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