You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 50057 (Melcher-Dallas, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50057 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: NNW (331°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (331°), 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 50057
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 | 50.1 mi | NNW (330°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 50.3 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 50.1 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 50.1 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 50.3 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 57.7 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 61.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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