ZIP 51230 43.3562° N  96.3221° W

TV Channels in Alvord, IA

ZIP Code: 51230 • Coordinates: 43.3562°N, 96.3221°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · KTIV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 214° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
KCAU-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 09-3
Bounce TV Ch. 09-4
ION Mystery Ch. 09-2
NBC
KTIV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-4
ION Ch. 04-5
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
CBS
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 44-1
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
FOX
KDLT-TV
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 46-1
Court TV Ch. 46-5
365BLK Ch. 46-3
COZI TV Ch. 46-4
ION Mystery Ch. 46-6
PBS
K33PV-D
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. nan
Create Ch. 27-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 27-2
World Channel Ch. 27-3
CW
K17MY-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
FOX Ch. 44-1
ROAR Ch. 44-2
ION
KTIV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Court TV Ch. 04-4
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
Telemundo
KBWF-LD
Ch. 15-2 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 15-1
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-35 dBm Excellent 175° S
#2
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-35 dBm Excellent 175° S
#3
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-36 dBm Excellent 311° NW
#4
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-36 dBm Excellent 311° NW
#5
KPTH
SIOUX CITY, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-37 dBm Excellent 175° S
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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 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 214° · SW · Spread 98°

Towers spread 98° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Alvord

Alvord, Iowa (51230) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIV at -35 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