TV Channels in Bonaparte, IA
ZIP Code: 52620 • Coordinates: 40.7024°N, 91.7968°W
Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-51 dBm · K28JD-D
Recommended antenna
Directional 140° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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5 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
KHQA-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
ROAR Ch. 07-4
NBC
WGEM-TV
Ch. 10-3 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-3
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-4
CBS
KHQA-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
ROAR Ch. 07-4
FOX
WGEM-TV
Ch. 10-3 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-4
PBS
K28JD-D
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-51 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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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | K28JD-D FORT MADISON, IA | 12-01 1080i | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -51 dBm | Good | 104° ESE |
| #2 | WGEM-TV QUINCY, IL | 10-3 720p | FOXNBCCW+ +1 | -55 dBm | Good | 154° SSE |
| #3 | WGEM-TV QUINCY, IL | 10-3 720p | FOXNBCCW+ +1 | -55 dBm | Good | 154° SSE |
| #4 | KHQA-TV HANNIBAL, MO | 07-2 720p | ABCCBSComet TV +1 | -55 dBm | Good | 154° SSE |
| #5 | KHQA-TV HANNIBAL, MO | 07-2 720p | ABCCBSComet TV +1 | -55 dBm | Good | 154° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 27 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 36°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Bonaparte
Bonaparte, Iowa (52620) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K28JD-D at -51 dBm, rated as "Good" 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