You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 50430 (Britt, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50430 · 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: NW (315°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (315°), 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 50430
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 25.5 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Translator | 20.7 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 82.6 mi | SSE (168°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 70.1 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 71.7 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 82.5 mi | SSE (168°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 82.6 mi | SSE (168°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 71.7 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 82.6 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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