ZIP 52233 42.0492° N  91.6873° W

TV Channels in Hiawatha, IA

ZIP Code: 52233 • Coordinates: 42.0492°N, 91.6873°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-29 dBm · KWKB
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 145° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 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
-64 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 15-1
Grit Ch. 15-5
365BLK Ch. 15-3
CW+ Ch. 15-4
True Crime Network Ch. 15-6
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
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 15-2
Grit Ch. 15-5
365BLK Ch. 15-3
CW+ Ch. 15-4
True Crime Network Ch. 15-6
PBS
KIIN
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-35 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
-64 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 09-3
ION
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-49 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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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
KWKB
IOWA CITY, IA
 20-08 480i
Biz TVCHSNGET +8
-29 dBm Excellent 142° SE
#2
KIIN
IOWA CITY, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-35 dBm Excellent 142° SE
#3
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-43 dBm Excellent 119° ESE
#4
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-48 dBm Excellent 193° SSW
#5
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-48 dBm Excellent 193° SSW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 145° · SE · Spread 48°

Towers within 48° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 6 dB
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About TV Reception in Hiawatha

Hiawatha, Iowa (52233) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KWKB 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