You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 83271 (American Falls, ID)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 83271 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: NE (36°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (36°), 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 83271
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | KPVI-DT Pocatello, ID · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | FOX | KVUI Pocatello, ID · Full Power | 35.3 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | Cw, America One | KPIF Pocatello, ID · Full Power | 35.3 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | Daystar | KUTF Logan, UT · Full Power | 57.3 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | KIFI-TV Idaho Falls, ID · Full Power | 74.2 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIDK Idaho Falls, ID · Full Power | 74.0 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KMVT Twin Falls, ID · Full Power | 79.0 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KISU-TV Pocatello, ID · Full Power | 74.3 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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