ZIP 58501 46.8149° N  100.6982° W

TV Channels in Bismarck, ND

ZIP Code: 58501 • Coordinates: 46.8149°N, 100.6982°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · KXBK-LD
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 256° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 29 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
-77 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
-69 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
-75 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
-69 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
KBME-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 03-2
MN Channel Ch. 03-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 03-4
World Channel Ch. 03-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
KBMY
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-77 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
-77 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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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
KXBK-LD
BISMARCK, ND
 15-6 480p
DaystarDaystar EspañolInfomercials +4
-40 dBm Excellent 261° W
#2
KFYR-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 05-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-69 dBm Fair 200° SSW
#3
KFYR-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 05-2 720p
FOXNBCGrit +3
-69 dBm Fair 200° SSW
#4
KXMB-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 12-1 1080i
CBSLaffCW+ +1
-75 dBm Poor 198° SSW
#5
KBME-TV
BISMARCK, ND
 03-1 1080i
PBSCreateMN Channel +2
-76 dBm Poor 197° SSW
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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 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 256° · WSW · Spread 59°

Towers within 59° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 29 dB
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About TV Reception in Bismarck

Bismarck, North Dakota (58501) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KXBK-LD 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