ZIP 50628 43.2727° N  92.3940° W

TV Channels in Elma, IA

ZIP Code: 50628 • Coordinates: 43.2727°N, 92.3940°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-30 dBm · KYIN
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
-38 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KWWL
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-42 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
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
ION Ch. 03-3
MyN Ch. 03-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
FOX
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Quest Ch. 02-3
PBS
KYIN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-30 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 24-99
Create Ch. 24-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-2
World Channel Ch. 24-3
CW
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
ION Ch. 03-3
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
ION
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
MyN Ch. 03-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
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
KYIN
MASON CITY, IA
 24-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-30 dBm Excellent 312° NW
#2
KIMT
MASON CITY, IA
 03-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVION +3
-31 dBm Excellent 312° NW
#3
KIMT
MASON CITY, IA
 03-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVION +3
-31 dBm Excellent 312° NW
#4
KIMT
MASON CITY, IA
 03-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVION +3
-31 dBm Excellent 312° NW
#5
KCRG-TV
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 09-1 720p
ABCCWMyN
-38 dBm Excellent 157° SSE
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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
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (151°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Elma

Elma, Iowa (50628) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KYIN at -30 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