TV Channels in Rolfe, IA
ZIP Code: 50581 • Coordinates: 42.8430°N, 94.5498°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-21 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 103° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 40 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
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
K19HZ-D
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-91 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
HSN Ch. 11-8
Quest Ch. 11-2
Rewind TV Ch. 23-05
Shop LC Ch. 11-4
The Nest Ch. 11-5
True Crime Network Ch. 11-3
CBS
KBVK-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 44-1
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
FOX
KBVK-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-84 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
-21 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
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
FOX Ch. 44-1
ROAR Ch. 44-2
ION
K17MX-D
Ch. 41-6 · 480i (w)
-92 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 41-6
Grit Ch. 41-3
Laff Ch. 41-5
Bounce TV Ch. 41-2
Busted Ch. 41-7
ION Mystery Ch. 41-4
QVC Ch. 41-8
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KTIN FORT DODGE, IA | 21-1 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -21 dBm | Excellent | 104° ESE |
| #2 | KDIT-LD FORT DODGE, IA | 45-01 720p | Catchy ComedyInfomercialsMe-TV Toons +3 | -61 dBm | Good | 48° NE |
| #3 | KDIT-LD FORT DODGE, IA | 45-01 720p | Catchy ComedyInfomercialsMe-TV Toons +3 | -70 dBm | Fair | 48° NE |
| #4 | KBVK-LD SPENCER, IA | 44-3 1080i | CBSFOXMyN +1 | -84 dBm | Poor | 323° NW |
| #5 | KBVK-LD SPENCER, IA | 44-3 1080i | CBSFOXMyN +1 | -84 dBm | Poor | 323° NW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 140° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Rolfe
Rolfe, Iowa (50581) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -21 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