You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 50268 (Sigourney, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50268 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: E (96°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (96°), 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 50268
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 25.7 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 57.0 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | WNW (294°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 70.8 mi | WNW (294°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | WNW (294°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 73.6 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 49.3 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 56.6 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 71.0 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 60.8 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 71.0 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 71.0 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 66.1 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 70.8 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 30.8 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sigourney, IA Free TV Channels (9.6 mi from ZIP 50268 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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