You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 52222 (Montezuma, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52222 · 0 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: NE (46°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (46°), 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 52222
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 | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 62.4 mi | NNE (24°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 37.8 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 52.5 mi | ENE (79°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 67.7 mi | WNW (284°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | WNW (284°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 67.7 mi | WNW (284°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 67.7 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 54.9 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 96.4 mi | E (91°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 68.0 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Montezuma, IA Free TV Channels (9.7 mi from ZIP 52222 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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