You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 52540 (Washington, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52540 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: N (4°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (4°), 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 52540
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 7.3 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 46.3 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 46.2 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 54.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 74.8 mi | ENE (68°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 80.1 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 80.1 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 74.8 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 85.9 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 65.9 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 80.1 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IM-D Keosauqua, IA · Translator | 30.9 mi | SSW (191°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 31.6 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Washington, IA Free TV Channels (11.8 mi from ZIP 52540 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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