ZIP 50602 42.7416° N  92.8057° W

TV Channels in Allison, IA

ZIP Code: 50602 • Coordinates: 42.7416°N, 92.8057°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-20 dBm · K17MH-D
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 22 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 170° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 16 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
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KWWL
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 07-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-2
Me-TV Ch. 07-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 07-6
True Crime Network Ch. 07-5
CBS
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 02-2
Quest Ch. 02-3
FOX
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Quest Ch. 02-3
PBS
KRIN
Ch. 32-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. nan
Create Ch. 32-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 32-2
World Channel Ch. 32-3
CW
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 09-3
ION
KPXR-TV
Ch. 48-2 · 480i (w)
-44 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 48-2
Laff Ch. 48-4
Bounce TV Ch. 48-3
Busted Ch. 48-6
Game Show Central Ch. 48-7
HSN Ch. 48-8
ION Plus Ch. 48-5
QVC Ch. 48-9
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
K17MH-D
CEDAR FALLS, IA
 17-4 480i (w)
365BLKBlack Vision TVDefy TV +4
-20 dBm Excellent 199° SSW
#2
KGAN
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 02-1 720p
CBSFOXQuest
-36 dBm Excellent 121° ESE
#3
KGAN
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 02-1 720p
CBSFOXQuest
-36 dBm Excellent 121° ESE
#4
KCRG-TV
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 09-1 720p
ABCCWMyN
-36 dBm Excellent 121° ESE
#5
KCRG-TV
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 09-1 720p
ABCCWMyN
-36 dBm Excellent 121° ESE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 22 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 170° · S · Spread 49°

Towers within 49° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 16 dB
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About TV Reception in Allison

Allison, Iowa (50602) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K17MH-D at -20 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