You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 81432 (Ridgway, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 81432 · 2 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: NNW (348°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (348°), 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 81432
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K03AY-D Ridgway, Etc., CO · Translator | 4.0 mi | NNW (335°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31IW-D Ridgway, CO · Translator | 4.2 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | KREY-TV Montrose, CO · Full Power | 27.4 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09PJ-D Ouray, CO · Translator | 9.0 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35NS-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 18.1 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | ABC | KLML Grand Junction, CO · Full Power | 69.1 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28AD-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 27.4 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32CW-D Montrose, CO · Translator | 27.9 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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