You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 52660 (Mediapolis, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52660 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (355°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (355°), 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 52660
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 | 57.3 mi | NE (48°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 36.8 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 50.2 mi | N (358°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 50.5 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 57.3 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 53.1 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28JD-D Fort Madison, IA · Translator | 26.0 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 67.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 70.6 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 70.7 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Mediapolis, IA Free TV Channels (7.1 mi from ZIP 52660 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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