You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 80521 (Fort Collins, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 80521 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: S (174°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (174°), 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 80521
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | ABC | KQCK Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SW (229°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | FOX | KFCT Fort Collins, CO · Full Power | 16.5 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | PBS | KRMA-TV Denver, CO · Translator | 4.9 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPXH-LD Fort Collins, CO · Low Power | 4.9 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMLN-LD Fort Collins, CO · Low Power | 7.4 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05NN-D Fort Collins, CO · Low Power | 8.5 mi | SE (125°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KMGH-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (185°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | KGWN-TV Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 35.6 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | KUSA Denver, CO · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (185°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | FOX | KLWY Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 33.9 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KBDI-TV Broomfield, CO · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | ION | KPXC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 36.3 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | Telemundo | KDEN-TV Longmont, CO · Full Power | 36.2 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZFC-LD Windsor, CO · Low Power | 14.3 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | TBN | KPJR-TV Greeley, CO · Full Power | 36.1 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KCNC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | FOX | KDVR Denver, CO · Full Power | 60.0 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CW | KWGN-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 59.7 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTVD Denver, CO · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXDP-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 47.8 mi | S (191°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | UniMás | KCEC Boulder, CO · Full Power | 63.9 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | PBS | KWYP-DT Laramie, WY · Full Power | 52.4 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | Univision | KTFD-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 59.7 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Independent | KETD Castle Rock, CO · Full Power | 63.9 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | Independent | KCDO-TV Sterling, CO · Full Power | 73.6 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fort Collins, CO Free TV Channels (4.5 mi from ZIP 80521 center) · Browse all Colorado cities & ZIPs.
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