ZIP 52101 43.3663° N  91.7729° W

TV Channels in Decorah, IA

ZIP Code: 52101 • Coordinates: 43.3663°N, 91.7729°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-29 dBm · K25PE-D
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 24 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 148° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 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
-46 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KWWL
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 07-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-2
Me-TV Ch. 07-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 07-6
True Crime Network Ch. 07-5
CBS
KGAN
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 02-2
Quest Ch. 02-3
FOX
WLAX
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 25-2
Grit Ch. 25-4
Laff Ch. 25-3
PBS
K25PE-D
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-29 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 24-99
Create Ch. 24-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-2
World Channel Ch. 24-3
CW
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 09-3
ION
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
MyN Ch. 08-2
Dabl Ch. 08-4
HSN Ch. 08-6
QVC Ch. 08-5
Telemundo
Not Available
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
K25PE-D
DECORAH, IA
 24-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-29 dBm Excellent 173° S
#2
WLAX
LA CROSSE, WI
 25-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVGrit +1
-38 dBm Excellent 33° NNE
#3
WHLA-TV
LA CROSSE, WI
 31-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-40 dBm Excellent 34° NE
#4
KWWL
WATERLOO, IA
 07-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVHeroes & Icons +3
-46 dBm Excellent 183° S
#5
KCRG-TV
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 09-1 720p
ABCCWMyN
-46 dBm Excellent 183° S
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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
Rotator Recommended
Point 148° · SSE · Spread 115°

Towers spread 115° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 9 dB
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About TV Reception in Decorah

Decorah, Iowa (52101) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K25PE-D at -29 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