ZIP 50583 42.4328° N  94.9856° W

TV Channels in Sac City, IA

ZIP Code: 50583 • Coordinates: 42.4328°N, 94.9856°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 19° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 17 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
KCAU-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-65 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
-53 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
-56 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
-56 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
-36 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
-56 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
-53 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
KBWF-LD
Ch. 15-2 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 15-1
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
-36 dBm Excellent 47° NE
#2
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-53 dBm Good 280° W
#3
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-53 dBm Good 280° W
#4
KPTH
SIOUX CITY, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-56 dBm Good 280° W
#5
KPTH
SIOUX CITY, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-56 dBm Good 280° W
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 19° · NNE · Spread 99°

Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 17 dB
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About TV Reception in Sac City

Sac City, Iowa (50583) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -36 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