TV Channels in Bowdle, SD
ZIP Code: 57428 • Coordinates: 45.4527°N, 99.6782°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-62 dBm · KQSD-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 1° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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3 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
Not Available
NBC
K33MI-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-93 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
Not Available
FOX
K33MI-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-93 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
KQSD-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 11-5
Audio Ch. 11-6
Create Ch. 11-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 11-4
World Channel Ch. 11-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KQSD-TV LOWRY, SD | 11-1 1080i | PBSAudioAudio +3 | -62 dBm | Good | 231° SW |
| #2 | KJRE ELLENDALE, ND | 19-1 1080i | PBSCreateMN Channel +2 | -63 dBm | Good | 33° NNE |
| #3 | KJRE ELLENDALE, ND | 19-1 1080i | PBSCreateMN Channel +2 | -66 dBm | Fair | 33° NNE |
| #4 | K17KW-D GETTYSBURG, SD | 17-1 480i | EWTNLocal | -84 dBm | Poor | 253° WSW |
| #5 | K33MI-D ABERDEEN, SD | 46-2 720p | FOXNBCCourt TV +3 | -93 dBm | No Signal | 88° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 130° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Bowdle
Bowdle, South Dakota (57428) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KQSD-TV at -62 dBm, rated as "Good" 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