TV Channels in Benton, IA
ZIP Code: 50835 • Coordinates: 40.7064°N, 94.3755°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-81 dBm · KHIN
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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3 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
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
ION Ch. 02-3
NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
KHIN
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-81 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
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 | KHIN RED OAK, IA | 36-1 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -81 dBm | Poor | 314° NW |
| #2 | KQTV ST. JOSEPH, MO | 02-1 720p | ABCAntenna TVION | -82 dBm | Poor | 199° SSW |
| #3 | KQTV ST. JOSEPH, MO | 02-1 720p | ABCAntenna TVION | -82 dBm | Poor | 199° SSW |
| #4 | K32NM-D DES MOINES, IA | 32-1 480i | HSNHSN2QVC +2 | -98 dBm | No Signal | 26° NNE |
| #5 | WBXF-CD DES MOINES, IA | 28-1 480i | HeartlandInfomercialsJewelry TV +3 | -99 dBm | No Signal | 32° NNE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (155°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Benton
Benton, Iowa (50835) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KHIN at -81 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