You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 81428 (Paonia, CO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 81428 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (329°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (329°), 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 81428
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 | CBS | KREG-TV Glenwood Springs, CO · Full Power | 33.8 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | KKCO Grand Junction, CO · Full Power | 62.0 mi | W (277°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24JO-D Crawford, CO · Translator | 17.4 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K13ML-D Hotchkiss, Etc., CO · Translator | 17.4 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K06HZ-D Paonia, CO · Translator | 7.0 mi | SSW (209°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | FOX | KFQX Grand Junction, CO · Full Power | 62.0 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | KRMJ Grand Junction, CO · Full Power | 62.0 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Paonia, CO Free TV Channels (6.4 mi from ZIP 81428 center) · Browse all Colorado cities & ZIPs.
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