ZIP 57006 44.3162° N  96.7944° W

TV Channels in Brookings, SD

ZIP Code: 57006 • Coordinates: 44.3162°N, 96.7944°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · K17NF-D
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 75° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
K25OU-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Ch. 13-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 13-6
Outlaw Ch. 13-2
Start TV Ch. 13-5
True Crime Network Ch. 13-4
NBC
K17NF-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-31 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 46-2
Court TV Ch. 46-5
365BLK Ch. 46-3
COZI TV Ch. 46-4
ION Mystery Ch. 46-6
CBS
KELO-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 11-3
MyN Ch. 11-2
CW+ Ch. 11-4
FOX
K17NF-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-31 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 46-1
Court TV Ch. 46-5
365BLK Ch. 46-3
COZI TV Ch. 46-4
ION Mystery Ch. 46-6
PBS
KWCM-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 10-2
First Nations Experience Ch. 10-6
MN Channel Ch. 10-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-5
World Channel Ch. 10-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
KELO-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
ION Ch. 11-3
CW+ Ch. 11-4
ION
KELO-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
MyN Ch. 11-2
CW+ Ch. 11-4
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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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
K17NF-D
BROOKINGS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-31 dBm Excellent 38° NE
#2
K17NF-D
BROOKINGS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-31 dBm Excellent 38° NE
#3
K25OU-D
BROOKINGS, SD
 13-1 720p
ABCMe-TVMe-TV Toons +3
-37 dBm Excellent 128° SE
#4
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-39 dBm Excellent 168° SSE
#5
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-39 dBm Excellent 168° 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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 75° · ENE · Spread 93°

Towers spread 93° - rotator recommended

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

Brookings, South Dakota (57006) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K17NF-D at -31 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