ZIP 50638 42.3565° N  92.7950° W

TV Channels in Grundy Center, IA

ZIP Code: 50638 • Coordinates: 42.3565°N, 92.7950°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · KFXA
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 99° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
-37 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
KDIN-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. nan
Charge! Ch. 17-3
Comet TV Ch. 17-2
Create Ch. 11-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 11-2
World Channel Ch. 11-3
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)
-41 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KFXA
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 28-2 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVDabl +2
-34 dBm Excellent 117° ESE
#2
KGAN
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 02-1 720p
CBSFOXQuest
-36 dBm Excellent 93° E
#3
KGAN
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 02-1 720p
CBSFOXQuest
-36 dBm Excellent 93° E
#4
KCRG-TV
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 09-1 720p
ABCCWMyN
-36 dBm Excellent 93° E
#5
KCRG-TV
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 09-1 720p
ABCCWMyN
-36 dBm Excellent 93° E
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 99° · E · Spread 18°

Towers clustered within 18°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 2 dB
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About TV Reception in Grundy Center

Grundy Center, Iowa (50638) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KFXA at -34 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