You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 83856 (Priest River, ID)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 83856 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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 (200°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (200°), 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 83856
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ABC | KXLY-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 30.1 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21NG-D Sandpoint, ID · Translator | 9.4 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30LS-D Sandpoint, ID · Translator | 9.4 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23NM-D Sandpoint, ID · Translator | 9.4 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33LW-D Sandpoint, ID · Translator | 9.4 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KREM Spokane, WA · Full Power | 54.2 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KHQ-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 55.1 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | KAYU-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 55.2 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | KSPS-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 55.5 mi | SSW (200°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | KCDT Coeur D'Alene, ID · Full Power | 42.2 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CW | KSKN Spokane, WA · Full Power | 54.2 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | ION | KGPX-TV Spokane, WA · Full Power | 54.3 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QB-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 14.2 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31DS-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 14.2 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32OA-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 14.2 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05GL-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 18.0 mi | N (359°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K09XY-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 18.0 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10KR-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 18.0 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K11UN-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 18.0 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12LF-D Coolin, ID · Translator | 18.0 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K11HM-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Translator | 35.1 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NZ-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Low Power | 35.1 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26OO-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Translator | 35.1 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32HA-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Low Power | 35.1 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IC-D Bonners Ferry, ID · Low Power | 35.1 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NC-D Coeur D'Alene, ID · Translator | 42.2 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Priest River, ID Free TV Channels (10.2 mi from ZIP 83856 center) · Browse all Idaho cities & ZIPs.
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