ZIP 57452 45.5294° N  99.8629° W

TV Channels in Java, SD

ZIP Code: 57452 • Coordinates: 45.5294°N, 99.8629°W

Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-59 dBm · KQSD-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 138° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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Major Network Coverage

3 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
Not Available
NBC
K33MI-D
Ch. 46-2 · 720p
-95 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
-95 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
-59 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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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
KQSD-TV
LOWRY, SD
 11-1 1080i
PBSAudioAudio +3
-59 dBm Good 199° SSW
#2
KJRE
ELLENDALE, ND
 19-1 1080i
PBSCreateMN Channel +2
-64 dBm Good 42° NE
#3
KJRE
ELLENDALE, ND
 19-1 1080i
PBSCreateMN Channel +2
-67 dBm Fair 42° NE
#4
K17KW-D
GETTYSBURG, SD
 17-1 480i
EWTNLocal
-79 dBm Poor 203° SSW
#5
K33MI-D
ABERDEEN, SD
 46-2 720p
FOXNBCCourt TV +3
-95 dBm No Signal 93° E
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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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 138° · SE · Spread 96°

Towers spread 96° - rotator recommended

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

Java, South Dakota (57452) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KQSD-TV at -59 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