TV Channels in Lake View, IA
ZIP Code: 51450 • Coordinates: 42.3164°N, 95.0207°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-77 dBm · KTIV
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 303° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
-82 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
-77 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
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 44-1
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
FOX
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-79 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
-77 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
Not Available
MyN
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-79 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
-77 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
-98 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 15-1
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 | KTIV SIOUX CITY, IA | 04-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVION +3 | -77 dBm | Poor | 287° WNW |
| #2 | KTIV SIOUX CITY, IA | 04-1 1080i | NBCCourt TVION +3 | -77 dBm | Poor | 287° WNW |
| #3 | KTIN FORT DODGE, IA | 21-1 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -77 dBm | Poor | 42° NE |
| #4 | KMEG SIOUX CITY, IA | 14-5 720p | CHSNCharge!Comet TV +2 | -78 dBm | Poor | 287° WNW |
| #5 | KPTH SIOUX CITY, IA | 44-3 1080i | CBSFOXMyN +1 | -79 dBm | Poor | 287° WNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Lake View
Lake View, Iowa (51450) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIV at -77 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