You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 51430 (Carroll, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51430 · 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 51430
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 | 70.5 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 75.1 mi | ESE (105°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 70.0 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 74.8 mi | ESE (105°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 70.0 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 75.1 mi | ESE (105°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 52.9 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 74.6 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 74.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 74.6 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 70.0 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 74.7 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 59.3 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 71.6 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 75.1 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 74.7 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 74.7 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carroll, IA Free TV Channels (8.4 mi from ZIP 51430 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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