ZIP 50562 42.9616° N  94.6417° W

TV Channels in Mallard, IA

ZIP Code: 50562 • Coordinates: 42.9616°N, 94.6417°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 120° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 25 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
K17MY-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-90 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
-65 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 07-2
North Star SEN Ch. 07-3
CBS
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-53 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
-53 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
-28 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
K17MY-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-90 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
-83 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
-53 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KTIN
FORT DODGE, IA
 21-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-28 dBm Excellent 130° SE
#2
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-53 dBm Good 10° N
#3
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-53 dBm Good 10° N
#4
KEYC-TV
MANKATO, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +3
-53 dBm Good 10° N
#5
KDIT-LD
FORT DODGE, IA
 45-01 720p
Catchy ComedyInfomercialsMe-TV Toons +3
-60 dBm Good 72° ENE
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 120° · ESE · Spread 111°

Towers spread 111° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 25 dB
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About TV Reception in Mallard

Mallard, Iowa (50562) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -28 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