You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 83686 (Nampa, ID)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 83686 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

20Total Stations

7Strong (Indoor OK)

NEMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

✓ ABC✓ CBS✓ NBC✓ FOX✓ PBSCW

Recommended Setup for This Area

Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna

7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.

📡 VHF Alert: 3 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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🧭 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 (55°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (55°), 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 83686

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.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
6	ABC	KIVI-TV Nampa, ID · Full Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	UHF RF 24	● Strong — Indoor OK
2	CBS	KBOI-TV Boise, ID · Full Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	UHF RF 20	● Strong — Indoor OK
7	NBC	KTVB Boise, ID · Full Power	30.8 mi	NE (55°)	UHF RF 23	● Strong — Indoor OK
9	FOX	KNIN-TV Caldwell, ID · Full Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	High VHF RF 10	● Strong — Indoor OK
4	PBS	KAID Boise, ID · Full Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	UHF RF 21	● Strong — Indoor OK
12	ION	KTRV-TV Nampa, ID · Full Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	High VHF RF 13	● Strong — Indoor OK
39	Independent	KKJB Boise, ID · Full Power	28.6 mi	NE (54°)	UHF RF 15	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	KZTN-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	26.5 mi	NE (56°)	UHF RF 20	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KKIC-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	28.6 mi	NE (54°)	UHF RF 16	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KBSE-LD Boise, Etc., ID · Low Power	28.6 mi	NE (54°)	UHF RF 33	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KCBB-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	28.7 mi	NE (54°)	UHF RF 19	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KIWB-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	28.7 mi	NE (54°)	UHF RF 29	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KEVA-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	28.7 mi	NE (54°)	UHF RF 34	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KZAK-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	28.7 mi	NE (54°)	UHF RF 35	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KRID-LD Fruitland, ID · Low Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	UHF RF 22	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KTVY-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	Low VHF RF 6	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
3	Local / LPTV	KTVJ-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	UHF RF 26	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KYUU-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	30.9 mi	NE (55°)	UHF RF 28	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KFLL-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	23.4 mi	NNW (339°)	UHF RF 25	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	KBKI-LD Boise, ID · Low Power	23.4 mi	NNW (339°)	UHF RF 27	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic

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