TV Channels in Duncombe, IA
ZIP Code: 50532 • Coordinates: 42.4603°N, 94.0007°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-74 dBm · WOI-DT
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
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
WHO-DT
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 17-1
Antenna TV Ch. 13-3
Court TV Ch. 13-4
Rewind TV Ch. 13-2
CBS
KCCI
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 08-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 08-3
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-5
ROAR Ch. 17-4
Story Television Ch. 08-4
FOX
KDSM-TV
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 13-1
Antenna TV Ch. 13-3
Court TV Ch. 13-4
Rewind TV Ch. 13-2
PBS
KTIN
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-74 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
KCWI-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 05-10
GET Ch. 23-5
Quest Ch. 23-2
Quest Ch. 23-4
MyN
KCCI
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 08-3
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-5
ROAR Ch. 17-4
Story Television Ch. 08-4
ION
KFPX-TV
Ch. 39-2 · 480i (w)
-82 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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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WOI-DT AMES, IA | 05-1 720p | ABCGritConfess +2 | -74 dBm | Fair | 156° SSE |
| #2 | KTIN FORT DODGE, IA | 21-1 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -74 dBm | Fair | 320° NW |
| #3 | KDSM-TV DES MOINES, IA | 17-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -74 dBm | Fair | 155° SSE |
| #4 | KDMI DES MOINES, IA | 19-5 480i | BUZZRBiz TVCHSN +5 | -75 dBm | Poor | 155° SSE |
| #5 | KDIN-TV DES MOINES, IA | 11-1 1080i | PBSAudioCharge! +4 | -76 dBm | Poor | 156° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
4 / 10
Signal varies 40 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (158°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Duncombe
Duncombe, Iowa (50532) 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