You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 50044 (Knoxville, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50044 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: NW (319°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (319°), 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 50044
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (319°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 55.9 mi | NW (319°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (319°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 52.5 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 49.4 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 55.9 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 99.1 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 74.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 88.5 mi | ENE (66°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 32.5 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Knoxville, IA Free TV Channels (13.0 mi from ZIP 50044 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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