TV Channels in Thompson, ND
ZIP Code: 58278 • Coordinates: 47.7812°N, 97.1215°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · K18NT-D
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 35° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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7 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
WDAY-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 06-6
ION Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-5
Independent Ch. 06-3
True Crime Network Ch. 06-2
NBC
KVLY-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-2
365BLK Ch. 11-4
Me-TV Ch. 11-3
CBS
KVLY-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 11-1
365BLK Ch. 11-4
Me-TV Ch. 11-3
FOX
KBRR
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 10-2
PBS
KCGE-DT
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 16-2
MN Channel Ch. 16-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 16-4
World Channel Ch. 16-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
KRDK-TV
Ch. 04-06 · 480i (w)
-70 dBm
+ 10 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 04-06
AWE Plus Ch. 04-08
Bounce TV Ch. 04-05
COZI TV Ch. 04-01
Diya TV Ch. 04-11
GET Ch. 04-10
ION Mystery Ch. 04-04
Jewelry TV Ch. 04-12
One America Plus Ch. 04-07
Quest Ch. 04-09
ION
WDAY-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 06-1
Grit Ch. 06-6
ION Plus Ch. 06-5
Independent Ch. 06-3
True Crime Network Ch. 06-2
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 | K18NT-D GRAND FORKS, ND | 17-1 480i | 3ABN3ABN Dare to Dream3ABN Latino +4 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 19° NNE |
| #2 | K30LR-D GRAND FORKS, ND | 28-2 720p | CW+Heroes & Icons | -43 dBm | Excellent | 16° NNE |
| #3 | KCGE-DT CROOKSTON, MN | 16-1 1080i | PBSCreateMN Channel +2 | -46 dBm | Excellent | 60° ENE |
| #4 | KBRR THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | 10-1 720p | FOXAntenna TV | -48 dBm | Excellent | 60° ENE |
| #5 | WDAY-TV FARGO, ND | 06-1 720p | ABCGritION +3 | -52 dBm | Good | 184° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 149° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Thompson
Thompson, North Dakota (58278) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K18NT-D at -40 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