ZIP 52002 42.5248° N  90.7719° W

TV Channels in Dubuque, IA

ZIP Code: 52002 • Coordinates: 42.5248°N, 90.7719°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-43 dBm · WHBF-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 24 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 156° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 06-2
COZI TV Ch. 06-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-7
Outlaw Ch. 06-6
Start TV Ch. 06-5
CBS
WHBF-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-2
Grit Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 26-3
ION Mystery Ch. 04-4
Rewind TV Ch. 26-2
FOX
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Quest Ch. 02-3
PBS
KIIN
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 12-99
Create Ch. 12-04
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-02
World Channel Ch. 12-03
CW
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 09-3
ION
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 06-1
COZI TV Ch. 06-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-7
Outlaw Ch. 06-6
Start TV Ch. 06-5
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
§ 03

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
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-43 dBm Excellent 167° SSE
#2
KFXB-TV
DUBUQUE, IA
 40-4 480i
BUZZRBiz TVCTN +1
-44 dBm Excellent 93° E
#3
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-48 dBm Excellent 167° SSE
#4
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-48 dBm Excellent 167° SSE
#5
KWKB
IOWA CITY, IA
 20-08 480i
Biz TVCHSNGET +8
-49 dBm Excellent 209° SSW
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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 24 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 156° · SSE · Spread 64°

Towers within 64° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa (52002) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHBF-TV at -43 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