ZIP 51637 40.6204° N  95.1183° W

TV Channels in College Springs, IA

ZIP Code: 51637 • Coordinates: 40.6204°N, 95.1183°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-51 dBm · KPTM
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 289° 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
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
ION Ch. 02-3
NBC
WOWT
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-53 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
-56 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
-51 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
-62 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
-51 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
-51 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
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
Telemundo
KNPG-CD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Grit Ch. 21-5
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
CW+ Ch. 21-2
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
KPTM
OMAHA, NE
 42-1 720p
FOXCWMyN +3
-51 dBm Good 299° WNW
#2
KPTM
OMAHA, NE
 42-1 720p
FOXCWMyN +3
-51 dBm Good 299° WNW
#3
KPTM
OMAHA, NE
 42-1 720p
FOXCWMyN +3
-51 dBm Good 299° WNW
#4
KXVO
OMAHA, NE
 42-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-52 dBm Good 299° WNW
#5
KQTV
ST. JOSEPH, MO
 02-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVION
-53 dBm Good 164° SSE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 289° · WNW · Spread 125°

Towers spread 125° - rotator recommended

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

College Springs, Iowa (51637) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KPTM at -51 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