ZIP 51558 41.9159° N  95.8806° W

TV Channels in Moorhead, IA

ZIP Code: 51558 • Coordinates: 41.9159°N, 95.8806°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · KTIV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 19 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 298° WNW
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
KETV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-36 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
KTIV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-34 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
-36 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
-36 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
PBS
KHIN
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 36-99
Create Ch. 36-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 36-2
World Channel Ch. 36-3
CW
KPTM
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-42 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
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-36 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
-34 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
-57 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
-34 dBm Excellent 339° NNW
#2
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-34 dBm Excellent 339° NNW
#3
WOWT
OMAHA, NE
 06-1 1080i
NBCION365BLK +4
-34 dBm Excellent 190° S
#4
WOWT
OMAHA, NE
 06-1 1080i
NBCION365BLK +4
-34 dBm Excellent 190° S
#5
KMEG
SIOUX CITY, IA
 14-5 720p
CHSNCharge!Comet TV +2
-35 dBm Excellent 339° NNW
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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 19 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 298° · WNW · Spread 108°

Towers spread 108° - rotator recommended

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

Moorhead, Iowa (51558) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTIV 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