ZIP 52136 43.3714° N  92.1124° W

TV Channels in Cresco, IA

ZIP Code: 52136 • Coordinates: 43.3714°N, 92.1124°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-30 dBm · KTTC
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 297° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
-41 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KTTC
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-30 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 10-4
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-7
Outlaw Ch. 10-6
True Crime Network Ch. 10-5
CBS
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
ION Ch. 03-3
MyN Ch. 03-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
FOX
WLAX
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 25-2
Grit Ch. 25-4
Laff Ch. 25-3
PBS
KYIN
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-33 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
-41 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
ION Ch. 03-3
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
ION
KIMT
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Antenna TV Ch. 03-4
MyN Ch. 03-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 03-6
Story Television Ch. 03-5
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
KTTC
ROCHESTER, MN
 10-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVCW+ +4
-30 dBm Excellent 311° NW
#2
KTTC
ROCHESTER, MN
 10-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVCW+ +4
-33 dBm Excellent 311° NW
#3
KYIN
MASON CITY, IA
 24-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-33 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
#4
KIMT
MASON CITY, IA
 03-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVION +3
-35 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
#5
KIMT
MASON CITY, IA
 03-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVION +3
-35 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
§ 04

Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

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

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 297° · WNW · Spread 14°

Towers clustered within 14°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Cresco

Cresco, Iowa (52136) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KTTC at -30 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