ZIP 52235 41.5782° N  91.5319° W

TV Channels in Hills, IA

ZIP Code: 52235 • Coordinates: 41.5782°N, 91.5319°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WHBF-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 86° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
WQAD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 08-2
MyN Ch. 08-3
Busted Ch. 08-7
Quest Ch. 08-5
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
NBC
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-46 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
-41 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
-60 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
-58 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
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-1
Bounce TV Ch. 18-4
Defy TV Ch. 18-3
Me-TV Ch. 18-2
MyN
WQAD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Antenna TV Ch. 08-2
Busted Ch. 08-7
Quest Ch. 08-5
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
ION
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-46 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
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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
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-41 dBm Excellent 92° E
#2
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-46 dBm Excellent 92° E
#3
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-46 dBm Excellent 92° E
#4
KWKB
IOWA CITY, IA
 20-08 480i
Biz TVCHSNGET +8
-57 dBm Good 42° NE
#5
KIIN
IOWA CITY, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-58 dBm Good 45° NE
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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
Directional Antenna
Point 86° · E · Spread 44°

Towers clustered within 44°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Hills

Hills, Iowa (52235) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHBF-TV at -41 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