ZIP 57251 45.2765° N  96.9347° W

TV Channels in Marvin, SD

ZIP Code: 57251 • Coordinates: 45.2765°N, 96.9347°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-39 dBm · KWCM-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 137° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 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
K35GR-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-2
NBC Ch. 05-1
NBC
K28OE-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-68 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
-51 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 03-2
CW+ Ch. 03-4
FOX
K28OE-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-68 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
-39 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
-51 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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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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KWCM-TV
APPLETON, MN
 10-1 720p
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3
-39 dBm Excellent 99° E
#2
KDLO-TV
FLORENCE, SD
 03-1 1080i
CBSMyNCW+
-51 dBm Good 236° SW
#3
KDLO-TV
FLORENCE, SD
 03-1 1080i
CBSMyNCW+
-51 dBm Good 236° SW
#4
KESD-TV
BROOKINGS, SD
 08-1 720p
PBSAudioAudio +3
-58 dBm Good 193° SSW
#5
K28OE-D
WATERTOWN, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-68 dBm Fair 197° SSW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 137° · SE · Spread 99°

Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 12 dB
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About TV Reception in Marvin

Marvin, South Dakota (57251) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KWCM-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