ZIP 52653 41.1629° N  91.1540° W

TV Channels in Wapello, IA

ZIP Code: 52653 • Coordinates: 41.1629°N, 91.1540°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-49 dBm · WHBF-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 56° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 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
WQAD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 08-2
MyN Ch. 08-3
Busted Ch. 08-7
Quest Ch. 08-5
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
NBC
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 06-2
COZI TV Ch. 06-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-7
Outlaw Ch. 06-6
Start TV Ch. 06-5
CBS
WHBF-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-49 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
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 26-1
Bounce TV Ch. 18-4
Defy TV Ch. 18-3
Me-TV Ch. 18-2
PBS
WQPT-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Deutsche Welle Ch. 24-2
CW
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-66 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
-66 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
-59 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
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-49 dBm Excellent 53° NE
#2
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-59 dBm Good 53° NE
#3
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-59 dBm Good 53° NE
#4
WQPT-TV
MOLINE, IL
 24-1 1080i
PBSDeutsche Welle
-66 dBm Fair 75° ENE
#5
KLJB
DAVENPORT, IA
 18-1 720p
FOXCWBounce TV +2
-66 dBm Fair 75° ENE
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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 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 56° · NE · Spread 19°

Towers clustered within 19°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 10 dB
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About TV Reception in Wapello

Wapello, Iowa (52653) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHBF-TV at -49 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