TV Channels in Milford, IA
ZIP Code: 51351 • Coordinates: 43.3151°N, 95.1836°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-38 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 117° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
KCAU-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-50 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
-44 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
KBVK-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 44-1
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
FOX
KBVK-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
PBS
KTIN
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. nan
Create Ch. 21-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 21-2
World Channel Ch. 21-3
CW
K17MY-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
KBVK-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-42 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
-44 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
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 | KTIN FORT DODGE, IA | 21-1 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 131° SE |
| #2 | KBVK-LD SPENCER, IA | 44-3 1080i | CBSFOXMyN +1 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 111° ESE |
| #3 | KBVK-LD SPENCER, IA | 44-3 1080i | CBSFOXMyN +1 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 111° ESE |
| #4 | KBVK-LD SPENCER, IA | 44-3 1080i | CBSFOXMyN +1 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 111° ESE |
| #5 | K18KG-D SPENCER, IA | 14-5 720p | CHSNCharge!Comet TV +2 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 111° ESE |
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 14°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Milford
Milford, Iowa (51351) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -38 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