ZIP 66502 39.1399° N  96.5287° W

TV Channels in Manhattan, KS

ZIP Code: 66502 • Coordinates: 39.1399°N, 96.5287°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · WIBW-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 105° ESE
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
KTKA-TV
Ch. 49-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 49-4
CW+ Ch. 49-3
Rewind TV Ch. 49-2
NBC
KSNT
Ch. 27-2 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-2
ION Ch. 27-3
Bounce TV Ch. 27-4
CBS
WIBW-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-34 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 13-2
365BLK Ch. 13-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 13-3
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
Outlaw Ch. 13-6
Oxygen Ch. 13-7
Start TV Ch. 13-4
FOX
KSNT
Ch. 27-2 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 27-1
ION Ch. 27-3
Bounce TV Ch. 27-4
PBS
KTWU
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
First Nations Experience Ch. 11-3
PBS Encore Ch. 11-3
World Channel Ch. 11-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
WIBW-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-34 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-1
365BLK Ch. 13-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 13-3
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
Outlaw Ch. 13-6
Oxygen Ch. 13-7
Start TV Ch. 13-4
ION
KSNT
Ch. 27-2 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-2
NBC Ch. 27-1
Bounce TV Ch. 27-4
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WIBW-TV
TOPEKA, KS
 13-1 1080i
CBSMyN365BLK +5
-34 dBm Excellent 110° ESE
#2
WIBW-TV
TOPEKA, KS
 13-1 1080i
CBSMyN365BLK +5
-34 dBm Excellent 110° ESE
#3
KTWU
TOPEKA, KS
 11-1 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1
-38 dBm Excellent 97° E
#4
KTKA-TV
TOPEKA, KS
 49-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCW+ +1
-40 dBm Excellent 103° ESE
#5
KSNT
TOPEKA, KS
 27-2 720p
FOXNBCION +1
-45 dBm Excellent 94° E
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 105° · ESE · Spread 11°

Towers clustered within 11°

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

Manhattan, Kansas (66502) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WIBW-TV at -34 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