You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 50857 (Villisca, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 50857 · 0 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 (325°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (325°), 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 50857
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 34.4 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 65.0 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 65.0 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 65.1 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 89.2 mi | NE (47°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 88.9 mi | NE (47°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 89.2 mi | NE (47°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 70.8 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 89.2 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 70.8 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 90.1 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Villisca, IA Free TV Channels (5.3 mi from ZIP 50857 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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