You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 52650 (Mediapolis, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52650 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: NE (34°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (34°), 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 52650
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 47.3 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 54.1 mi | NE (40°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 45.1 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 47.3 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | N (350°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 47.9 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 47.3 mi | ENE (58°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 54.5 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JD-D Fort Madison, IA · Translator | 26.5 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 47.3 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 68.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 68.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 44.1 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 47.3 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 68.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Mediapolis, IA Free TV Channels (4.0 mi from ZIP 52650 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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