ZIP 50851 40.9086° N  94.5370° W

TV Channels in Lenox, IA

ZIP Code: 50851 • Coordinates: 40.9086°N, 94.5370°W

Channels available
1 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-78 dBm · KHIN
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 313° NW
Towers in range
4 Top 2 within 9 dB
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Major Network Coverage

1 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
Not Available
NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
KHIN
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-78 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
Not Available
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
KHIN
RED OAK, IA
36-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-78 dBm Poor 309° NW
#2
KBIN-TV
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
32-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-87 dBm No Signal 290° WNW
#3
K32NM-D
DES MOINES, IA
32-1 480i
HSNHSN2QVC +2
-97 dBm No Signal 38° NE
#4
WBXF-CD
DES MOINES, IA
28-1 480i
HeartlandInfomercialsJewelry TV +3
-99 dBm No Signal 45° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

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

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 313° · NW · Spread 92°

Towers spread 92° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 9 dB
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About TV Reception in Lenox

Lenox, Iowa (50851) has access to 4 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KHIN at -78 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