You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 51002 (Alta, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51002 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: W (261°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (261°), 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 51002
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 | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 47.1 mi | W (261°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 46.6 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 46.6 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 46.6 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 46.7 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 51.8 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 83.3 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 83.3 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 83.5 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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