You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 57016 (Madison, SD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 57016 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: SE (139°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (139°), 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 57016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 32.6 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 32.6 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 32.7 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSXF-LD Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 9.4 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | FOX | KTTW Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 32.2 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | KCSD-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 25.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | KESD-TV Brookings, SD · Full Power | 34.5 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | CW | KSFL-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 32.2 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PH-D Sioux Falls, SD · Translator | 32.6 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NR-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 26.1 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06QJ-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 32.7 mi | SE (142°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 96.4 mi | SSE (158°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KDLO-TV Florence, SD · Full Power | 81.4 mi | NNW (338°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | KDLV-TV Mitchell, SD · Full Power | 73.0 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KTTM Huron, SD · Full Power | 71.0 mi | WNW (288°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 50.3 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KUSD-TV Vermillion, SD · Full Power | 57.9 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18OK-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 26.1 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17PP-D Sioux Falls, SD · Low Power | 32.1 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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