You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 80421 (Idaho Springs, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 80421 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: NE (36°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (36°), 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 80421
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | KMGH-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 23.5 mi | NE (38°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | NBC | KUSA Denver, CO · Full Power | 23.5 mi | NE (38°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KBDI-TV Broomfield, CO · Full Power | 15.3 mi | N (1°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | KCNC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 23.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | FOX | KDVR Denver, CO · Full Power | 23.2 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | PBS | KRMA-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 20.9 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CW | KWGN-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 23.5 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTVD Denver, CO · Full Power | 23.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | Univision | KTFD-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 23.5 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | UniMás | KCEC Boulder, CO · Full Power | 20.9 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | KTSC Pueblo, CO · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Telemundo | KDEN-TV Longmont, CO · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | Independent | KRMT Denver, CO · Full Power | 18.2 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Independent | KETD Castle Rock, CO · Full Power | 20.9 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | K12XK-D Denver, CO · Low Power | 18.2 mi | ENE (58°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10PM-D Breckenridge, CO · Translator | 25.5 mi | W (270°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | TBN | KPJR-TV Greeley, CO · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KRDO-TV Colorado Springs, CO · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | ABC | KQCK Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 76.7 mi | NNE (12°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KKTV Colorado Springs, CO · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | ION | KPXC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 54.2 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Univision | KVSN-DT Pueblo, CO · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDNF-LD Arvada, CO · Low Power | 18.2 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29HM-D Lake George, CO · Translator | 28.4 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Idaho Springs, CO Free TV Channels (19.9 mi from ZIP 80421 center) · Browse all Colorado cities & ZIPs.
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.