You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 83821 (Ponderay, ID)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 83821 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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 (197°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (197°), 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 83821
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 | K33QB-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 1.4 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31DS-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 1.5 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32OA-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 1.5 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05GL-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 5.6 mi | NNW (329°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09XY-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 5.6 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10KR-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 5.6 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K11UN-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 5.6 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12LF-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 5.6 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36PW-D Priest Lake, ID · Translator | 5.6 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | ABC | KXLY-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 43.4 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30LS-D Sandpoint, ID · Translator | 15.0 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KREM Spokane, WA · Full Power | 67.5 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KHQ-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 68.4 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KAYU-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | PBS | KSPS-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 68.7 mi | SSW (198°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CW | KSKN Spokane, WA · Full Power | 67.5 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K11HM-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Translator | 27.5 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NZ-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Low Power | 27.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26OO-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Translator | 27.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32HA-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Low Power | 27.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IC-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Low Power | 27.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | KCDT Coeur D'Alene, ID · Full Power | 55.0 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | ION | KGPX-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 67.6 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09ZC-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Translator | 27.6 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24NO-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Translator | 27.6 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25MP-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Translator | 27.6 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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