ZIP 52501 41.0444° N  92.4291° W

TV Channels in Highland Center, IA

ZIP Code: 52501 • Coordinates: 41.0444°N, 92.4291°W

Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-74 dBm · KYOU-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 70° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

5 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
KTVO
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-2
Charge! Ch. 03-4
Comet TV Ch. 03-3
NBC
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-74 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
KTVO
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
Charge! Ch. 03-4
Comet TV Ch. 03-3
FOX
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-74 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
K18GU-D
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-76 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
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
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
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-74 dBm Fair 67° ENE
#2
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-74 dBm Fair 67° ENE
#3
K18GU-D
OTTUMWA, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-76 dBm Poor 152° SSE
#4
KWKB
IOWA CITY, IA
 20-08 480i
Biz TVCHSNGET +8
-79 dBm Poor 50° NE
#5
KFXA
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
 28-2 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVDabl +2
-79 dBm Poor 14° NNE
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 70° · ENE · Spread 82°

Towers within 82° arc

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

Highland Center, Iowa (52501) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KYOU-TV at -74 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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