You can get 10 free TV channels in Cherokee, IA
4 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Cherokee. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: WSW (251°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (251°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Cherokee, IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 36.4 mi | WSW (252°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 35.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 35.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 35.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 41.5 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 72.7 mi | NW (317°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 72.7 mi | NW (317°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 72.7 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36RL-D Sioux City, IA · Low Power | 41.5 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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