ZIP 50269 42.2645° N  93.0106° W

TV Channels in Whitten, IA

ZIP Code: 50269 • Coordinates: 42.2645°N, 93.0106°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-74 dBm · WOI-DT
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 42 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 214° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
-74 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
KWWL
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-81 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 07-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-2
Me-TV Ch. 07-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 07-6
True Crime Network Ch. 07-5
CBS
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 02-2
Quest Ch. 02-3
FOX
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Quest Ch. 02-3
PBS
KDIN-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-75 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
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 09-3
ION
KFPX-TV
Ch. 39-2 · 480i (w)
-81 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 39-2
Laff Ch. 39-3
Busted Ch. 39-6
Game Show Central Ch. 39-7
HSN Ch. 39-8
HSN2 Ch. 39-9
ION Mystery Ch. 39-4
ION Plus Ch. 39-5
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WOI-DT
AMES, IA
 05-1 720p
ABCGritConfess +2
-74 dBm Fair 225° SW
#2
KDSM-TV
DES MOINES, IA
 17-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-74 dBm Fair 226° SW
#3
KDIN-TV
DES MOINES, IA
 11-1 1080i
PBSAudioCharge! +4
-75 dBm Poor 225° SW
#4
KDMI
DES MOINES, IA
 19-5 480i
BUZZRBiz TVCHSN +5
-75 dBm Poor 226° SW
#5
KFXA
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 28-2 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVDabl +2
-76 dBm Poor 104° ESE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 42 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 214° · SW · Spread 110°

Towers spread 110° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Whitten

Whitten, Iowa (50269) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WOI-DT at -74 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