ZIP 50833 40.6705° N  94.7009° W

TV Channels in Bedford, IA

ZIP Code: 50833 • Coordinates: 40.6705°N, 94.7009°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-80 dBm · KHIN
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 236° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
ION Ch. 02-3
NBC
KNPG-CD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 21-5
Telemundo Ch. 21-3
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
CW+ Ch. 21-2
CBS
KNPN-CD
Ch. 26-2 · 1080i
-95 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 26-1
Laff Ch. 26-5
ION Mystery Ch. 26-4
News Ch. 26-3
FOX
KNPN-CD
Ch. 26-2 · 1080i
-95 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 26-2
Laff Ch. 26-5
ION Mystery Ch. 26-4
News Ch. 26-3
PBS
KHIN
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 36-99
Create Ch. 36-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 36-2
World Channel Ch. 36-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
Telemundo
KNPG-CD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Grit Ch. 21-5
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
CW+ Ch. 21-2
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
KHIN
RED OAK, IA
 36-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-80 dBm Poor 328° NNW
#2
KQTV
ST. JOSEPH, MO
 02-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVION
-82 dBm Poor 185° S
#3
KQTV
ST. JOSEPH, MO
 02-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVION
-82 dBm Poor 185° S
#4
KBIN-TV
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
 32-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-87 dBm No Signal 305° NW
#5
KNPG-CD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO
 21-1 1080i
NBCGritTelemundo +2
-93 dBm No Signal 187° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 236° · SW · Spread 92°

Towers spread 92° - rotator recommended

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

Bedford, Iowa (50833) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KHIN at -80 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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