ZIP 52140 43.4456° N  91.5346° W

TV Channels in Dorchester, IA

ZIP Code: 52140 • Coordinates: 43.4456°N, 91.5346°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-47 dBm · WKBT-DT
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
WXOW
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 19-4
Camera(s) Ch. 19-6
Catchy Comedy Ch. 19-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 19-3
True Crime Network Ch. 19-5
NBC
KWWL
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-51 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
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 08-3
MyN Ch. 08-2
Dabl Ch. 08-4
HSN Ch. 08-6
QVC Ch. 08-5
FOX
WLAX
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 25-2
Grit Ch. 25-4
Laff Ch. 25-3
PBS
K31NJ-D
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-51 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
Not Available
MyN
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
ION Ch. 08-3
Dabl Ch. 08-4
HSN Ch. 08-6
QVC Ch. 08-5
ION
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-47 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WKBT-DT
LA CROSSE, WI
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONMyN +3
-47 dBm Excellent 12° NNE
#2
WKBT-DT
LA CROSSE, WI
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONMyN +3
-47 dBm Excellent 12° NNE
#3
WKBT-DT
LA CROSSE, WI
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONMyN +3
-47 dBm Excellent 12° NNE
#4
KWWL
WATERLOO, IA
 07-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVHeroes & Icons +3
-51 dBm Good 192° SSW
#5
K31NJ-D
LANSING, IA
 24-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-51 dBm Good 113° ESE
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (165°)

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

Dorchester, Iowa (52140) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKBT-DT at -47 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