TV Channels in Manawa, IA
ZIP Code: 51501 • Coordinates: 41.2273°N, 95.8784°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-59 dBm · KETV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 314° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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9 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
KETV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 15-3
GET Ch. 07-5
ION Plus Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Ch. 07-2
QVC Ch. 07-6
Story Television Ch. 07-3
NBC
WOWT
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 06-4
365BLK Ch. 06-6
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-7
Start TV Ch. 06-5
CBS
KMTV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 03-5
Grit Ch. 03-2
Laff Ch. 03-3
ION Mystery Ch. 03-4
The Nest Ch. 15-2
FOX
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 42-3
MyN Ch. 42-2
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Dabl Ch. 42-2
ROAR Ch. 15-1
PBS
KBIN-TV
Ch. 32-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 32-99
Create Ch. 32-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 32-2
World Channel Ch. 32-3
CW
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 42-1
MyN Ch. 42-2
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Dabl Ch. 42-2
ROAR Ch. 15-1
MyN
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 42-1
CW Ch. 42-3
Comet TV Ch. 42-4
Dabl Ch. 42-2
ROAR Ch. 15-1
ION
WOWT
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 06-1
365BLK Ch. 06-6
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-3
Outlaw Ch. 06-7
Start TV Ch. 06-5
Telemundo
KOHA-LD
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 27-4
Daystar Ch. 27-3
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 27-2
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 | KETV OMAHA, NE | 07-1 1080i | ABCCharge!GET +4 | -59 dBm | Good | 306° NW |
| #2 | KBIN-TV COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA | 32-1 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -59 dBm | Good | 50° NE |
| #3 | WOWT OMAHA, NE | 06-1 1080i | NBCION365BLK +4 | -60 dBm | Good | 307° NW |
| #4 | WOWT OMAHA, NE | 06-1 1080i | NBCION365BLK +4 | -60 dBm | Good | 307° NW |
| #5 | KUON-TV LINCOLN, NE | 12-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -61 dBm | Good | 259° W |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 96° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Manawa
Manawa, Iowa (51501) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KETV at -59 dBm, rated as "Good" 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