TV Channels in Mankato, KS
ZIP Code: 66956 • Coordinates: 39.7965°N, 98.2156°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-74 dBm · KNHL
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 342° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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8 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
KHGI-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 13-2
Charge! Ch. 13-4
ROAR Ch. 13-3
NBC
KSNL-LD
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 02-3
Telemundo Ch. 02-2
Busted Ch. 02-4
CBS
KGIN
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-85 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 11-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 11-4
True Crime Network Ch. 11-6
FOX
KHGI-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
Charge! Ch. 13-4
ROAR Ch. 13-3
PBS
KHNE-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 29-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 29-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 29-4
World Channel Ch. 29-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
KAAS-TV
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-85 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 17-1
Comet TV Ch. 17-3
ION
KNHL
Ch. 05-3 · 480i (w)
-74 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 05-3
CW+ Ch. 18-1
Outlaw Ch. 05-6
Oxygen Ch. 05-5
Start TV Ch. 05-2
Telemundo
KSNL-LD
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 02-1
ION Ch. 02-3
Busted Ch. 02-4
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 | KNHL HASTINGS, NE | 05-3 480i (w) | Court TVIONCW+ +3 | -74 dBm | Fair | 351° N |
| #2 | KHGI-TV KEARNEY, NE | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCharge! +1 | -78 dBm | Poor | 330° NNW |
| #3 | KHGI-TV KEARNEY, NE | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCharge! +1 | -78 dBm | Poor | 330° NNW |
| #4 | KHNE-TV HASTINGS, NE | 29-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -83 dBm | Poor | 6° N |
| #5 | KGIN GRAND ISLAND, NE | 11-1 1080i | CBS365BLKHeroes & Icons +1 | -85 dBm | No Signal | 331° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 24°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Mankato
Mankato, Kansas (66956) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KNHL at -74 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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