ZIP 57249 44.3834° N  97.3705° W

TV Channels in Lake Preston, SD

ZIP Code: 57249 • Coordinates: 44.3834°N, 97.3705°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-39 dBm · KDLV-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 213° SSW
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
KDLV-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-2
NBC Ch. 05-1
NBC
KDLV-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
FOX Ch. 05-2
CBS
KELO-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 11-3
MyN Ch. 11-2
CW+ Ch. 11-4
FOX
KDLV-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
NBC Ch. 05-1
PBS
KESD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-45 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
-51 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
-51 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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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
KDLV-TV
MITCHELL, SD
 13-1 720p
ABCFOXNBC
-39 dBm Excellent 231° SW
#2
KDLV-TV
MITCHELL, SD
 13-1 720p
ABCFOXNBC
-39 dBm Excellent 231° SW
#3
KDLV-TV
MITCHELL, SD
 13-1 720p
ABCFOXNBC
-39 dBm Excellent 231° SW
#4
KESD-TV
BROOKINGS, SD
 08-1 720p
PBSAudioAudio +3
-45 dBm Excellent 114° ESE
#5
KDLT-TV
SIOUX FALLS, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-46 dBm Excellent 146° SE
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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 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 213° · SSW · Spread 99°

Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended

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

Lake Preston, South Dakota (57249) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KDLV-TV at -39 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