You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 50667 (Elk Run Heights, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50667 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SE (125°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (125°), 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 50667
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 21.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 21.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 20.1 mi | ESE (104°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 27.2 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 21.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 21.1 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKZ-LD Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 21.6 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 68.8 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 84.6 mi | WSW (238°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 73.6 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 84.8 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 76.7 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 84.6 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 83.8 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 73.6 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 84.6 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 68.2 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 83.8 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 83.8 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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