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FCC Over-the-Air Signal Report

You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 50603 (New Hampton, IA)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50603 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

16Total Stations
3Strong (Indoor OK)
NMain Tower Dir.
Major Broadcast Networks Nearby
✓ ABC✓ CBS✓ NBCFOX✓ PBSCW
Recommended Setup for This Area

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.

📡 VHF Alert: 2 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.
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🧭 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).

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Primary Aim Direction: N (349°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (349°), 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 50603

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.

Quick Filter:
ChannelNetworkStationDistancePoint AntennaBand / RF Ch.Estimated Signal
3CBSKIMT
Mason City, IA · Full Power
23.5 miNNW (328°)UHF RF 24● Strong — Indoor OK
10NBCKTTC
Rochester, MN · Full Power
26.4 miN (3°)High VHF RF 10● Strong — Indoor OK
24PBSKYIN
Mason City, IA · Full Power
23.5 miNNW (328°)UHF RF 18● Strong — Indoor OK
6ABCKAAL
Austin, MN · Full Power
31.5 miN (354°)UHF RF 36● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
7NBCKWWL
Waterloo, IA · Full Power
62.8 miSSE (150°)High VHF RF 7● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
15PBSKSMQ-TV
Austin, MN · Full Power
31.5 miN (354°)UHF RF 20● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
9ABCKCRG-TV
Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power
67.5 miSSE (153°)UHF RF 32▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
2CBSKGAN
Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power
67.5 miSSE (153°)UHF RF 29▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–Local / LPTVK14TV-D
Rochester, MN · Low Power
31.5 miN (354°)UHF RF 14▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
8CBSWKBT-DT
La Crosse, WI · Full Power
83.8 miNE (42°)High VHF RF 8○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
47FOXKXLT-TV
Rochester, MN · Full Power
31.5 miN (354°)UHF RF 26○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
28FOXKFXA
Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power
78.2 miSSE (166°)UHF RF 27○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
32PBSKRIN
Waterloo, IA · Full Power
67.5 miSSE (153°)UHF RF 35○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
31PBSWHLA-TV
La Crosse, WI · Full Power
69.3 miNE (52°)UHF RF 15○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
48IONKPXR-TV
Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power
68.2 miSSE (155°)UHF RF 22○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–Local / LPTVK30QY-D
Mason City, IA · Low Power
32.4 miW (268°)UHF RF 30○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

Closest city guide: New Hampton, IA Free TV Channels (11.7 mi from ZIP 50603 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.

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