You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 52553 (Oskaloosa, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52553 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: E (85°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (85°), 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 52553
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 | 36.6 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 19.7 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 44.2 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 67.5 mi | NW (313°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 67.8 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 67.5 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | KDSM-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KDIN-TV Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 67.5 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | CW | KDMI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 90.5 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 90.5 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 96.1 mi | NNE (26°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 71.4 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 78.7 mi | ENE (59°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | KCWI-TV Ames, IA · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | ION | KFPX-TV Newton, IA · Full Power | 67.8 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Oskaloosa, IA Free TV Channels (10.0 mi from ZIP 52553 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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