TV Channels in Traer, IA
ZIP Code: 50675 • Coordinates: 42.1978°N, 92.5121°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · KFXA
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 110° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 16 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
WOI-DT
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 05-3
Confess Ch. 05-6
The Nest Ch. 05-4
True Crime Network Ch. 05-2
NBC
KWWL
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-51 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
KCCI
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 08-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 08-3
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-5
ROAR Ch. 17-4
Story Television Ch. 08-4
FOX
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Quest Ch. 02-3
PBS
KIIN
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 12-99
Create Ch. 12-04
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-02
World Channel Ch. 12-03
CW
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCCI
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 08-3
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-5
ROAR Ch. 17-4
Story Television Ch. 08-4
ION
KFPX-TV
Ch. 39-2 · 480i (w)
-62 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 39-2
Laff Ch. 39-3
Busted Ch. 39-6
Game Show Central Ch. 39-7
HSN Ch. 39-8
HSN2 Ch. 39-9
ION Mystery Ch. 39-4
ION Plus Ch. 39-5
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 | KFXA CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 28-2 480i (w) | Charge!Comet TVDabl +2 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 109° ESE |
| #2 | KWKB IOWA CITY, IA | 20-08 480i | Biz TVCHSNGET +8 | -47 dBm | Excellent | 118° ESE |
| #3 | KIIN IOWA CITY, IA | 12-01 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -50 dBm | Good | 118° ESE |
| #4 | KWWL WATERLOO, IA | 07-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVHeroes & Icons +3 | -51 dBm | Good | 67° ENE |
| #5 | WOI-DT AMES, IA | 05-1 720p | ABCGritConfess +2 | -53 dBm | Good | 245° WSW |
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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 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 135° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Traer
Traer, Iowa (50675) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KFXA at -31 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