ZIP 52630 40.8056° N  91.6936° W

TV Channels in Hillsboro, IA

ZIP Code: 52630 • Coordinates: 40.8056°N, 91.6936°W

Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · K28JD-D
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
KHQA-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
ROAR Ch. 07-4
NBC
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-46 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
KHQA-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
ROAR Ch. 07-4
FOX
KYOU-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-46 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
K28JD-D
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-45 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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
K28JD-D
FORT MADISON, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-45 dBm Excellent 131° SE
#2
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-46 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#3
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-46 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#4
WGEM-TV
QUINCY, IL
 10-3 720p
FOXNBCCW+ +1
-46 dBm Excellent 162° SSE
#5
WGEM-TV
QUINCY, IL
 10-3 720p
FOXNBCCW+ +1
-46 dBm Excellent 162° SSE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (173°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Hillsboro

Hillsboro, Iowa (52630) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K28JD-D at -45 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