ZIP 50565 42.8574° N  95.0008° W

TV Channels in Marathon, IA

ZIP Code: 50565 • Coordinates: 42.8574°N, 95.0008°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-73 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 41 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 238° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
KCAU-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 09-3
Bounce TV Ch. 09-4
ION Mystery Ch. 09-2
NBC
KTIV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-4
ION Ch. 04-5
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
CBS
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 44-1
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
FOX
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
PBS
KTIN
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-73 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
Not Available
MyN
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
FOX Ch. 44-1
ROAR Ch. 44-2
ION
KTIV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Court TV Ch. 04-4
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
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
-73 dBm Fair 95° E
#2
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-77 dBm Poor 254° WSW
#3
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-77 dBm Poor 254° WSW
#4
KPTH
SIOUX CITY, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-79 dBm Poor 254° WSW
#5
KPTH
SIOUX CITY, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-79 dBm Poor 254° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 41 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 238° · WSW · Spread 143°

Towers spread 143° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Marathon

Marathon, Iowa (50565) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -73 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