You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 83842 (St. Maries, ID)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 83842 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 13 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: WNW (284°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (284°), 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 83842
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | PBS | KCDT Coeur D'Alene, ID · Full Power | 21.6 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23HT-D St. Maries, ID · Translator | 8.4 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | ABC | KXLY-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 42.2 mi | NW (322°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KREM Spokane, WA · Full Power | 36.6 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KHQ-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 36.3 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | KAYU-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 36.2 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | KSPS-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 36.3 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | KWSU-TV Pullman, WA · Full Power | 50.0 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CW | KSKN Spokane, WA · Full Power | 36.6 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16NR-D Coeur D'Alene, ID · Translator | 21.6 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NC-D Coeur D'Alene, ID · Translator | 21.6 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QK-D Coeur D'Alene, ID · Translator | 21.6 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Daystar | KQUP Pullman, WA · Full Power | 28.6 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KUID-TV Moscow, ID · Full Power | 56.4 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | ION | KGPX-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 36.5 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QA-D Coeur D'Alene, ID · Translator | 21.6 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26LJ-D Coeur D'Alene, ID · Translator | 21.6 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29NM-D Spokane, WA · Low Power | 36.3 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHBA-LD Spokane, WA · Low Power | 36.3 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDYS-LD Spokane, WA · Low Power | 36.8 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: St. Maries, ID Free TV Channels (9.1 mi from ZIP 83842 center) · Browse all Idaho cities & ZIPs.
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