You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 52255 (Tipton, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52255 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: SW (216°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (216°), 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 52255
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 33.2 mi | SE (131°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 21.9 mi | WSW (244°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 22.3 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | NW (310°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 59.9 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 47.7 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 56.1 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 48.6 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24PE-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 18.5 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28RD-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 28.9 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QA-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 29.1 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24PD-D Cedar Rapids, IA · Low Power | 33.0 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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