ZIP 55932 44.1522° N  92.2983° W

TV Channels in Elgin, MN

ZIP Code: 55932 • Coordinates: 44.1522°N, 92.2983°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · K25NK-D
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 194° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
WQOW
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 18-4
Catchy Comedy Ch. 18-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 18-3
True Crime Network Ch. 18-5
NBC
K29OE-D
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 10-4
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-7
Outlaw Ch. 10-6
True Crime Network Ch. 10-5
CBS
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 08-3
MyN Ch. 08-2
Dabl Ch. 08-4
HSN Ch. 08-6
QVC Ch. 08-5
FOX
WLAX
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 25-2
Grit Ch. 25-4
Laff Ch. 25-3
PBS
WHWC-TV
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 28-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 28-4
Wisconsin Channel Ch. 28-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
ION Ch. 08-3
Dabl Ch. 08-4
HSN Ch. 08-6
QVC Ch. 08-5
ION
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
MyN Ch. 08-2
Dabl Ch. 08-4
HSN Ch. 08-6
QVC Ch. 08-5
Telemundo
KMWE-LD
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-70 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ACE TV Ch. 17-4
Infomercials Ch. 17-5
SonLife Ch. 17-3
TeleXitos Ch. 17-2
Univision
WUMN-LD
Ch. 21-01 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 12 more
Also on this station:
ACE TV Ch. 21-05
AWE Plus Ch. 21-07
Bark TV Ch. 21-09
Best of ShopHQ Ch. 21-04
FTF Sports Ch. 21-11
Infomercials Ch. 21-03
Infomercials Ch. 21-08
MtrSpt1 Ch. 21-12
National Black TV Ch. 21-13
One America Plus Ch. 21-06
Right Now TV Ch. 21-10
ShopHQ Ch. 21-02
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
K25NK-D
ROCHESTER, MN
 58-01 480i
3ABN3ABN Kids3ABN Latino +5
-42 dBm Excellent 195° SSW
#2
K29OE-D
Rochester, MN
 10-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVCW+ +4
-43 dBm Excellent 248° WSW
#3
K31LN-D
 31 Other -44 dBm Excellent 248° WSW
#4
WKBT-DT
LA CROSSE, WI
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONMyN +3
-45 dBm Excellent 95° E
#5
WKBT-DT
LA CROSSE, WI
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONMyN +3
-45 dBm Excellent 95° E
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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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 194° · SSW · Spread 99°

Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended

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

Elgin, Minnesota (55932) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K25NK-D at -42 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