TV Channels in Orchard, IA
ZIP Code: 50460 • Coordinates: 43.2259°N, 92.6902°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · KWWL
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 136° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 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
KAAL
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-70 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
KWWL
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-46 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
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
ION Ch. 03-3
MyN Ch. 03-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
FOX
K30QY-D
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-64 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
KYIN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 24-99
Create Ch. 24-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-2
World Channel Ch. 24-3
CW
K14KD-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-96 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
-63 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
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
MyN Ch. 03-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
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 | KWWL WATERLOO, IA | 07-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVHeroes & Icons +3 | -46 dBm | Excellent | 143° SE |
| #2 | K17MH-D CEDAR FALLS, IA | 17-4 480i (w) | 365BLKBlack Vision TVDefy TV +4 | -56 dBm | Good | 190° S |
| #3 | KTTC ROCHESTER, MN | 10-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVCW+ +4 | -61 dBm | Good | 29° NNE |
| #4 | KYIN MASON CITY, IA | 24-1 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -62 dBm | Good | 357° N |
| #5 | KIMT MASON CITY, IA | 03-1 1080i | CBSAntenna TVION +3 | -63 dBm | Good | 357° N |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 139° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Orchard
Orchard, Iowa (50460) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KWWL at -46 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