You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 57738 (Custer, SD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 57738 · 3 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: NNW (346°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (346°), 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 57738
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | KHME Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 26.9 mi | N (350°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | FOX | KEVN-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 26.8 mi | N (350°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36NX-D Pringle, SD · Translator | 16.6 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | ABC | KQME Lead, SD · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NW (323°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CBS | KCLO-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 27.0 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | NBC | KNBN Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 28.5 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | KBHE-TV Rapid City, SD · Full Power | 25.7 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | FOX | KIVV-TV Lead, SD · Full Power | 55.6 mi | NW (323°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KRPC-LP Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 25.4 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MY-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 26.8 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22OV-D Caputa, SD · Low Power | 26.8 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | Local / LPTV | KEVN-LD Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 26.8 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TQ-D Rapid City, SD · Low Power | 28.5 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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