ZIP 52236 41.7334° N  91.8764° W

TV Channels in Homestead, IA

ZIP Code: 52236 • Coordinates: 41.7334°N, 91.8764°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-30 dBm · KWKB
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 120° ESE
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
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-37 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
-37 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
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 09-3
ION
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-48 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
KWKB
IOWA CITY, IA
 20-08 480i
Biz TVCHSNGET +8
-30 dBm Excellent 91° E
#2
KIIN
IOWA CITY, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-35 dBm Excellent 92° E
#3
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-37 dBm Excellent 186° S
#4
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-37 dBm Excellent 186° S
#5
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-43 dBm Excellent 100° E
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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 120° · ESE · Spread 67°

Towers within 67° arc

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

Homestead, Iowa (52236) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KWKB 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