You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 83228 (Malad, ID)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 83228 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 13 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: SSW (196°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (196°), 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 83228
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Daystar | KUTF Logan, UT · Full Power | 32.3 mi | SSW (196°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14OA-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16IX-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19EW-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21HH-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23GR-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25HG-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27GM-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29EY-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31FR-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33GF-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35GJ-D Preston, ID · Translator | 16.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04RX-D Preston, ID · Translator | 24.2 mi | S (182°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KPVI-DT Pocatello, ID · Full Power | 49.6 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Independent | KPNZ Ogden, UT · Full Power | 109.0 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14RY-D Malad & Surrounding, ID · Translator | 13.0 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32NV-D Malad City, ID · Translator | 13.0 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21MR-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25OI-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27MW-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32LX-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NF-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LG-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31PT-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33HO-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35HD-D Soda Springs, ID · Translator | 33.4 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Malad, ID Free TV Channels (10.2 mi from ZIP 83228 center) · Browse all Idaho cities & ZIPs.
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