You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 52237 (Monticello, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52237 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: WSW (248°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (248°), 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 52237
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 | 31.0 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 31.0 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 30.5 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 31.0 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 46.1 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 43.1 mi | S (186°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 42.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 32.6 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 34.5 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 67.8 mi | SE (144°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24PD-D Cedar Rapids, IA · Low Power | 24.5 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 67.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKZ-LD Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 32.4 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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