You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 80427 (Idaho Springs, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 80427 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: ESE (107°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (107°), 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 80427
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 | KCNC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 16.1 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KBDI-TV Broomfield, CO · Full Power | 7.8 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | PBS | KRMA-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 18.3 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CW | KWGN-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTVD Denver, CO · Full Power | 16.1 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDDI-LD Idaho Springs, CO · Low Power | 8.4 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | UniMás | KCEC Boulder, CO · Full Power | 18.3 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KMGH-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 16.1 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | KUSA Denver, CO · Full Power | 16.1 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | FOX | KDVR Denver, CO · Full Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | Univision | KTFD-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | Telemundo | KDEN-TV Longmont, CO · Full Power | 39.2 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Independent | KETD Castle Rock, CO · Full Power | 18.3 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | Independent | KRMT Denver, CO · Full Power | 21.4 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDNF-LD Arvada, CO · Low Power | 21.4 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | TBN | KPJR-TV Greeley, CO · Full Power | 39.2 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | ABC | KQCK Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 54.8 mi | NNE (18°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | ION | KPXC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 39.0 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KHDT-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZDN-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | KKTV Colorado Springs, CO · Full Power | 80.6 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | KTSC Pueblo, CO · Full Power | 80.6 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Univision | KVSN-DT Pueblo, CO · Full Power | 80.7 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXDP-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 14.8 mi | NE (56°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KVAI-CD Denver, CO · Class A | 15.9 mi | ESE (106°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | Local / LPTV | KPDD-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (106°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KLPD-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZCO-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 15.9 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10PM-D Breckenridge, CO · Translator | 33.5 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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