ZIP 58487 46.8568° N  99.6058° W

TV Channels in Tappen, ND

ZIP Code: 58487 • Coordinates: 46.8568°N, 99.6058°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-81 dBm · KJRR
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 221° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
-81 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
-86 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 12-3
CW+ Ch. 12-2
ION Mystery Ch. 12-4
FOX
KJRR
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 07-2
PBS
KJRE
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 19-2
MN Channel Ch. 19-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 19-4
World Channel Ch. 19-2
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
KJRR
JAMESTOWN, ND
 07-1 720p
FOXAntenna TV
-81 dBm Poor 83° E
#2
KFYR-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 05-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-81 dBm Poor 253° WSW
#3
KFYR-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 05-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-81 dBm Poor 253° WSW
#4
KJRE
ELLENDALE, ND
 19-1 1080i
PBSCreateMN Channel +2
-84 dBm Poor 137° SE
#5
KXMB-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 12-1 1080i
CBSLaffCW+ +1
-86 dBm No Signal 252° WSW
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 221° · SW · Spread 138°

Towers spread 138° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Tappen

Tappen, North Dakota (58487) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KJRR at -81 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