You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 51248 (Sanborn, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51248 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: WSW (248°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (248°), 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 51248
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K26JI-D Sibley, IA · Translator | 13.8 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 49.1 mi | WNW (297°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 51.6 mi | SW (214°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 49.1 mi | WNW (297°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 51.3 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 49.6 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 51.3 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 51.3 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 50.0 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 80.4 mi | NE (51°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 57.7 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33PV-D Rock Rapids, IA · Translator | 29.5 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PH-D Sioux Falls, SD · Translator | 49.1 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sanborn, IA Free TV Channels (1.6 mi from ZIP 51248 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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