ZIP 57658 45.6694° N  100.5623° W

TV Channels in Wakpala, SD

ZIP Code: 57658 • Coordinates: 45.6694°N, 100.5623°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-80 dBm · KQSD-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 10° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
KBMY
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-88 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
KFYR-TV
Ch. 05-2 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-2
Grit Ch. 05-6
Me-TV Ch. 05-3
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
Quest Ch. 05-5
CBS
KXMB-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 12-3
CW+ Ch. 12-2
ION Mystery Ch. 12-4
FOX
KFYR-TV
Ch. 05-2 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
Grit Ch. 05-6
Me-TV Ch. 05-3
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
Quest Ch. 05-5
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
-88 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
-88 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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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
KQSD-TV
LOWRY, SD
 11-1 1080i
PBSAudioAudio +3
-80 dBm Poor 134° SE
#2
KFYR-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 05-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-82 dBm Poor 350° N
#3
KFYR-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 05-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-82 dBm Poor 350° N
#4
KXMB-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 12-1 1080i
CBSLaffCW+ +1
-87 dBm No Signal 350° N
#5
KBMY
BISMARCK, ND
 17-1 720p
ABCCourt TVION +3
-88 dBm No Signal 350° N
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 10° · N · Spread 124°

Towers spread 124° - rotator recommended

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

Wakpala, South Dakota (57658) 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