ZIP 50519 42.9031° N  94.2654° W

TV Channels in Bode, IA

ZIP Code: 50519 • Coordinates: 42.9031°N, 94.2654°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-23 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 15 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 236° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 31 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
K14KD-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-94 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
-66 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 07-2
North Star SEN Ch. 07-3
CBS
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-54 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
-54 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
-23 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
-94 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
KBVK-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-89 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
FOX Ch. 44-1
ROAR Ch. 44-2
ION
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-54 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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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
KTIN
FORT DODGE, IA
 21-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-23 dBm Excellent 231° SW
#2
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-54 dBm Good 354° N
#3
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-54 dBm Good 354° N
#4
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-54 dBm Good 354° N
#5
KDIT-LD
FORT DODGE, IA
 45-01 720p
Catchy ComedyInfomercialsMe-TV Toons +3
-57 dBm Good 16° NNE
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 15 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 236° · SW · Spread 139°

Towers spread 139° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 31 dB
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About TV Reception in Bode

Bode, Iowa (50519) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -23 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