ZIP 57073 43.0060° N  97.0551° W

TV Channels in Wakonda, SD

ZIP Code: 57073 • Coordinates: 43.0060°N, 97.0551°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-71 dBm · KUSD-TV
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 31 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 81° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
KCAU-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 09-3
Bounce TV Ch. 09-4
ION Mystery Ch. 09-2
NBC
KTIV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-4
ION Ch. 04-5
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
CBS
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 44-1
MyN Ch. 44-2
ROAR Ch. 44-2
FOX
KDLT-TV
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-76 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
KUSD-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 02-5
Audio Ch. 02-6
Create Ch. 02-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 02-4
World Channel Ch. 02-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
KPTH
Ch. 44-3 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 44-3
FOX Ch. 44-1
ROAR Ch. 44-2
ION
KTIV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Court TV Ch. 04-4
CW+ Ch. 04-2
Me-TV Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-6
Telemundo
KBWF-LD
Ch. 15-2 · 720p
-94 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 15-1
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
KUSD-TV
VERMILLION, SD
 02-1 720p
PBSAudioAudio +3
-71 dBm Fair 77° ENE
#2
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-75 dBm Poor 124° SE
#3
KTIV
SIOUX CITY, IA
 04-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVION +3
-75 dBm Poor 124° SE
#4
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-76 dBm Poor 36° NE
#5
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-76 dBm Poor 36° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 31 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 81° · E · Spread 45°

Towers within 45° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Wakonda

Wakonda, South Dakota (57073) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KUSD-TV at -71 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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