TV Channels in Malcom, IA
ZIP Code: 50157 • Coordinates: 41.7401°N, 92.5633°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-73 dBm · KFXA
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 2° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WOI-DT
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 05-3
Confess Ch. 05-6
The Nest Ch. 05-4
True Crime Network Ch. 05-2
NBC
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 15-1
Grit Ch. 15-5
365BLK Ch. 15-3
CW+ Ch. 15-4
True Crime Network Ch. 15-6
CBS
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 02-2
Quest Ch. 02-3
FOX
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Quest Ch. 02-3
PBS
KDIN-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. nan
Charge! Ch. 17-3
Comet TV Ch. 17-2
Create Ch. 11-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 11-2
World Channel Ch. 11-3
CW
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 09-3
ION
KPXR-TV
Ch. 48-2 · 480i (w)
-82 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 48-2
Laff Ch. 48-4
Bounce TV Ch. 48-3
Busted Ch. 48-6
Game Show Central Ch. 48-7
HSN Ch. 48-8
ION Plus Ch. 48-5
QVC Ch. 48-9
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KFXA CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 28-2 480i (w) | Charge!Comet TVDabl +2 | -73 dBm | Fair | 45° NE |
| #2 | WOI-DT AMES, IA | 05-1 720p | ABCGritConfess +2 | -75 dBm | Poor | 275° W |
| #3 | KDSM-TV DES MOINES, IA | 17-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -76 dBm | Poor | 277° W |
| #4 | KGAN CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 02-1 720p | CBSFOXQuest | -77 dBm | Poor | 42° NE |
| #5 | KGAN CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 02-1 720p | CBSFOXQuest | -77 dBm | Poor | 42° NE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 87° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Malcom
Malcom, Iowa (50157) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KFXA at -73 dBm, rated as "Fair" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely