TV Channels in Trail City, SD
ZIP Code: 57657 • Coordinates: 45.5189°N, 100.7922°W
Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-80 dBm · KQSD-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 42° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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5 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
KBMY
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-90 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 17-6
ION Ch. 17-4
MyN Ch. 17-3
ION Plus Ch. 17-5
True Crime Network Ch. 17-2
NBC
Not Available
CBS
KXMB-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-88 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 12-3
CW+ Ch. 12-2
ION Mystery Ch. 12-4
FOX
Not Available
PBS
KQSD-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-80 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
KBMY
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-90 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-1
Court TV Ch. 17-6
ION Ch. 17-4
ION Plus Ch. 17-5
True Crime Network Ch. 17-2
ION
KBMY
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-90 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-1
Court TV Ch. 17-6
MyN Ch. 17-3
ION Plus Ch. 17-5
True Crime Network Ch. 17-2
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 | -80 dBm | Poor | 113° ESE |
| #2 | KXMB-TV BISMARCK, ND | 12-1 1080i | CBSLaffCW+ +1 | -88 dBm | No Signal | 359° N |
| #3 | KBME-TV BISMARCK, ND | 03-1 1080i | PBSCreateMN Channel +2 | -89 dBm | No Signal | 360° N |
| #4 | KBMY BISMARCK, ND | 17-1 720p | ABCCourt TVION +3 | -90 dBm | No Signal | 359° N |
| #5 | KBMY BISMARCK, ND | 17-1 720p | ABCCourt TVION +3 | -90 dBm | No Signal | 359° N |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 70° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Trail City
Trail City, South Dakota (57657) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KQSD-TV at -80 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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