You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 57788 (Sturgis, SD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 57788 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: SSW (196°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (196°), 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 57788
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ABC | KQME Lead, SD · Full Power | 37.1 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | FOX | KIVV-TV Lead, SD · Full Power | 37.2 mi | WSW (237°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KHME Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 37.9 mi | S (184°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | NBC | KNBN Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 36.3 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | FOX | KEVN-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 38.1 mi | S (183°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | KPSD-TV Eagle Butte, SD · Full Power | 55.1 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CBS | KCLO-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 37.8 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | KBHE-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 39.1 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | K35MW-D Lead, SD · Low Power | 36.9 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29OF-D Deadwood, SD · Low Power | 37.1 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QA-D Deadwood, SD · Low Power | 37.1 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TQ-D Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 36.3 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MY-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 38.1 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22OV-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 38.1 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | Local / LPTV | KEVN-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 38.1 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPC-LP Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 39.4 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sturgis, SD Free TV Channels (20.4 mi from ZIP 57788 center) · Browse all South Dakota cities & ZIPs.
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