ZIP 50459 43.4575° N  93.2505° W

TV Channels in Northwood, IA

ZIP Code: 50459 • Coordinates: 43.4575°N, 93.2505°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-49 dBm · K30QY-D
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 176° S
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
KAAL
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 06-5
Bounce TV Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-3
Start TV Ch. 06-2
NBC
KTTC
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 10-4
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-7
Outlaw Ch. 10-6
True Crime Network Ch. 10-5
CBS
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-56 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 12-2
ION Ch. 12-3
365BLK Ch. 12-6
Oxygen Ch. 12-5
Weather Ch. 12-4
FOX
K30QY-D
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 47-6
Laff Ch. 47-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 47-3
ION Mystery Ch. 47-4
North Star SEN Ch. 47-2
Quest Ch. 47-5
PBS
KTIN
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. nan
Create Ch. 21-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 21-2
World Channel Ch. 21-3
CW
K14KD-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-91 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
ION Ch. 03-3
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
ION
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-56 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 12-1
FOX Ch. 12-2
365BLK Ch. 12-6
Oxygen Ch. 12-5
Weather Ch. 12-4
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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
K30QY-D
MASON CITY, IA
 47-1 720p
FOXGritLaff +4
-49 dBm Excellent 159° SSE
#2
K22LJ-D
 22 Other -49 dBm Excellent 159° SSE
#3
K35PA-D
 35 Other -53 dBm Good 159° SSE
#4
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-56 dBm Good 300° WNW
#5
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-56 dBm Good 300° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 176° · S · Spread 125°

Towers spread 125° - rotator recommended

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

Northwood, Iowa (50459) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K30QY-D at -49 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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