You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 51526 (Carter Lake, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51526 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 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: SW (222°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (222°), 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 51526
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 9.2 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 9.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 9.2 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 27.9 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | PBS | KBIN-TV Council Bluffs, IA · Full Power | 8.5 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 9.2 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 27.9 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQMK-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 11.1 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOHA-LD Omaha, NE · Low Power | 11.1 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | KHIN Red Oak, IA · Full Power | 32.0 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KUON-TV Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 34.4 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | KLKN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 82.0 mi | WSW (246°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 85.8 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | KOLN Lincoln, NE · Full Power | 78.8 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 85.7 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 85.7 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 85.7 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24GO-D Blair, NE · Translator | 17.3 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KAJS-LD Lincoln, NE · Low Power | 28.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carter Lake, IA Free TV Channels (6.3 mi from ZIP 51526 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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