You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 52314 (Mount Vernon, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52314 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: NW (308°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (308°), 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 52314
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 | 33.7 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 33.7 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 38.0 mi | NNW (328°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 15.8 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 15.4 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24PD-D Cedar Rapids, IA · Low Power | 10.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 56.8 mi | ESE (118°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 34.5 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 33.7 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 33.5 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 69.4 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFKZ-LD Cedar Falls, IA · Low Power | 33.0 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SE (128°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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