You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 52147 (West Union, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52147 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: S (178°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (178°), 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 52147
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 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 38.1 mi | S (171°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 43.7 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 43.7 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 49.2 mi | NNW (332°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 43.7 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 45.0 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 56.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 59.4 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 28.1 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 85.1 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 56.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 66.4 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 90.3 mi | SSE (159°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: West Union, IA Free TV Channels (7.5 mi from ZIP 52147 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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