ZIP 52404 41.9230° N  91.6885° W

TV Channels in Cedar Rapids, IA

ZIP Code: 52404 • Coordinates: 41.9230°N, 91.6885°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-29 dBm · KWKB
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 15 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 137° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 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
-69 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 09-3
MyN Ch. 09-2
NBC
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-45 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
-45 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
-41 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
-69 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 09-2
MyN
KCRG-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-69 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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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
KWKB
IOWA CITY, IA
 20-08 480i
Biz TVCHSNGET +8
-29 dBm Excellent 128° SE
#2
KIIN
IOWA CITY, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-41 dBm Excellent 128° SE
#3
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-43 dBm Excellent 112° ESE
#4
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-45 dBm Excellent 195° SSW
#5
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-45 dBm Excellent 195° SSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 15 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 137° · SE · Spread 59°

Towers within 59° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 12 dB
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About TV Reception in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (52404) 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