You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 80517 (Estes Park, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 80517 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SE (146°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (146°), 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 80517
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | PBS | KBDI-TV Broomfield, CO · Full Power | 49.9 mi | S (173°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | TBN | KPJR-TV Greeley, CO · Full Power | 42.9 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | ABC | KQCK Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 24.2 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KMGH-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KCNC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | NBC | KUSA Denver, CO · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTVD Denver, CO · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | ION | KPXC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 43.0 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Telemundo | KDEN-TV Longmont, CO · Full Power | 42.9 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXDP-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 37.5 mi | SSE (153°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | FOX | KFCT Fort Collins, CO · Full Power | 45.1 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | FOX | KDVR Denver, CO · Full Power | 50.4 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | PBS | KRMA-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | KWYP-DT Laramie, WY · Full Power | 63.6 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CW | KWGN-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 50.1 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | UniMás | KCEC Boulder, CO · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Estes Park, CO Free TV Channels (4.8 mi from ZIP 80517 center) · Browse all Colorado cities & ZIPs.
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