You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 57730 (Custer, SD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 57730 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: NNE (14°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (14°), 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 57730
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NX-D Pringle, SD · Translator | 8.5 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KHME Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NE (40°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | KQME Lead, SD · Full Power | 42.5 mi | NNW (347°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | FOX | KEVN-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 30.7 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | FOX | KIVV-TV Lead, SD · Full Power | 42.4 mi | NNW (347°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | NBC | KNBN Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 32.2 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CBS | KCLO-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 30.9 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KBHE-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 30.2 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | K35MW-D Lead, SD · Low Power | 42.6 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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