ZIP 57234 44.6103° N  96.8943° W

TV Channels in Dempster, SD

ZIP Code: 57234 • Coordinates: 44.6103°N, 96.8943°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-49 dBm · KWCM-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
-61 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
-58 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
KDLO-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 03-2
CW+ Ch. 03-4
FOX
K17NF-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-58 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
-49 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
KDLO-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
CW+ Ch. 03-4
ION
Not Available
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
KWCM-TV
APPLETON, MN
 10-1 720p
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3
-49 dBm Excellent 48° NE
#2
KESD-TV
BROOKINGS, SD
 08-1 720p
PBSAudioAudio +3
-54 dBm Good 221° SW
#3
KDLO-TV
FLORENCE, SD
 03-1 1080i
CBSMyNCW+
-55 dBm Good 306° NW
#4
KDLO-TV
FLORENCE, SD
 03-1 1080i
CBSMyNCW+
-55 dBm Good 306° NW
#5
K17NF-D
BROOKINGS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-58 dBm Good 162° SSE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (165°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Dempster

Dempster, South Dakota (57234) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KWCM-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