ZIP 51358 43.1299° N  94.8937° W

TV Channels in Ruthven, IA

ZIP Code: 51358 • Coordinates: 43.1299°N, 94.8937°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · KTIN
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 10° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
K17MY-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 23-01
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
NBC
KMNF-LD
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 07-2
North Star SEN Ch. 07-3
CBS
KBVK-LD
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-43 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
-43 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
-34 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
-65 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
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
FOX Ch. 44-1
ROAR Ch. 44-2
ION
KEYC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 12-1
FOX Ch. 12-2
365BLK Ch. 12-6
Oxygen Ch. 12-5
Weather Ch. 12-4
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
KTIN
FORT DODGE, IA
 21-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-34 dBm Excellent 131° SE
#2
K18KG-D
SPENCER, IA
 14-5 720p
CHSNCharge!Comet TV +2
-42 dBm Excellent 334° NNW
#3
KBVK-LD
SPENCER, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-43 dBm Excellent 334° NNW
#4
KBVK-LD
SPENCER, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-43 dBm Excellent 334° NNW
#5
KBVK-LD
SPENCER, IA
 44-3 1080i
CBSFOXMyN +1
-43 dBm Excellent 334° NNW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 10° · N · Spread 121°

Towers spread 121° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 8 dB
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About TV Reception in Ruthven

Ruthven, Iowa (51358) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIN at -34 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