You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 51530 (Dunlap, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 51530 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: SSW (209°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (209°), 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 51530
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 | 31.9 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KETV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 45.2 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KMTV-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 45.3 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WOWT Omaha, NE · Full Power | 45.1 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 68.8 mi | NW (324°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | CBS | KMEG Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KTIV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | FOX | KPTM Omaha, NE · Full Power | 64.4 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | FOX | KPTH Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CW | KXVO Omaha, NE · Full Power | 64.4 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 93.5 mi | E (89°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 93.2 mi | E (89°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 93.5 mi | E (89°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KBIN-TV Council Bluffs, IA · Full Power | 42.4 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | KYNE-TV Omaha, NE · Full Power | 45.2 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 67.3 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 93.5 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Dunlap, IA Free TV Channels (9.9 mi from ZIP 51530 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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