ZIP 50511 43.0751° N  94.2192° W

TV Channels in Algona, IA

ZIP Code: 50511 • Coordinates: 43.0751°N, 94.2192°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-30 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
K14KE-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 23-01
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
NBC
KMNF-LD
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 07-2
North Star SEN Ch. 07-3
CBS
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-48 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
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 12-1
ION Ch. 12-3
365BLK Ch. 12-6
Oxygen Ch. 12-5
Weather Ch. 12-4
PBS
KTIN
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-30 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
K14KE-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
K23MF-D
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 23-06
Comet TV Ch. 23-02
FOX Weather Ch. 09-07
Movies! Ch. 09-03
ION
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-48 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
§ 03

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
KTIN
FORT DODGE, IA
 21-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-30 dBm Excellent 209° SSW
#2
KDIT-LD
FORT DODGE, IA
 45-01 720p
Catchy ComedyInfomercialsMe-TV Toons +3
-34 dBm Excellent 120° ESE
#3
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-48 dBm Excellent 351° N
#4
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-48 dBm Excellent 351° N
#5
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-48 dBm Excellent 351° N
§ 04

Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (171°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Algona

Algona, Iowa (50511) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -30 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