You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 80538 (Fort Collins, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 80538 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: SSE (148°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (148°), 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 80538
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 | 2.5 mi | E (87°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | KMGH-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 56.2 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | KUSA Denver, CO · Full Power | 56.2 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | FOX | KFCT Fort Collins, CO · Full Power | 23.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KBDI-TV Broomfield, CO · Full Power | 61.1 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | ION | KPXC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 35.9 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | Telemundo | KDEN-TV Longmont, CO · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPXH-LD Fort Collins, CO · Low Power | 2.5 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05NN-D Fort Collins, CO · Low Power | 13.2 mi | E (97°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | TBN | KPJR-TV Greeley, CO · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | KGWN-TV Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KCNC-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 56.2 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | KLWY Cheyenne, WY · Full Power | 39.5 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | FOX | KDVR Denver, CO · Full Power | 56.4 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | PBS | KRMA-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 60.3 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CW | KWGN-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 56.1 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | KTVD Denver, CO · Full Power | 56.2 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXDP-LD Denver, CO · Low Power | 43.7 mi | S (183°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | UniMás | KCEC Boulder, CO · Full Power | 60.3 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | Univision | KTFD-TV Denver, CO · Full Power | 56.1 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Independent | KETD Castle Rock, CO · Full Power | 60.3 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | Independent | KCDO-TV Sterling, CO · Full Power | 77.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZFC-LD Windsor, CO · Low Power | 17.9 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fort Collins, CO Free TV Channels (9.5 mi from ZIP 80538 center) · Browse all Colorado cities & ZIPs.
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