ZIP 57214 44.4805° N  97.1951° W

TV Channels in Badger, SD

ZIP Code: 57214 • Coordinates: 44.4805°N, 97.1951°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-30 dBm · KESD-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 193° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 15 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
K35GR-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-2
NBC Ch. 05-1
NBC
KDLT-TV
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-45 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
-50 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 11-3
MyN Ch. 11-2
CW+ Ch. 11-4
FOX
KDLT-TV
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-45 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
KESD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-30 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 08-5
Audio Ch. 08-6
Create Ch. 08-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 08-4
World Channel Ch. 08-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
KELO-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-50 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
-50 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
KESD-TV
BROOKINGS, SD
 08-1 720p
PBSAudioAudio +3
-30 dBm Excellent 190° S
#2
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-45 dBm Excellent 155° SSE
#3
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-45 dBm Excellent 155° SSE
#4
K35GR-D
BADGER, SD
 13-1 720p
ABCFOXNBC
-47 dBm Excellent 283° WNW
#5
K35GR-D
BADGER, SD
 13-1 720p
ABCFOXNBC
-47 dBm Excellent 283° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 193° · SSW · Spread 90°

Towers within 90° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 15 dB
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About TV Reception in Badger

Badger, South Dakota (57214) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KESD-TV at -30 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