ZIP 52638 40.8015° N  91.2423° W

TV Channels in Middletown, IA

ZIP Code: 52638 • Coordinates: 40.8015°N, 91.2423°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-43 dBm · WHBF-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 281° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
KHQA-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-45 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
-44 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
-44 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
-43 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
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-1
Bounce TV Ch. 18-4
Defy TV Ch. 18-3
Me-TV Ch. 18-2
MyN
WQAD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Antenna TV Ch. 08-2
Busted Ch. 08-7
Quest Ch. 08-5
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-43 dBm Excellent 37° NE
#2
K28JD-D
FORT MADISON, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-43 dBm Excellent 221° SW
#3
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-44 dBm Excellent 306° NW
#4
KYOU-TV
OTTUMWA, IA
 15-1 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-44 dBm Excellent 306° NW
#5
WGEM-TV
QUINCY, IL
 10-3 720p
FOXNBCCW+ +1
-45 dBm Excellent 185° S
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 281° · W · Spread 116°

Towers spread 116° - rotator recommended

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

Middletown, Iowa (52638) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHBF-TV at -43 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