ZIP 68431 40.0676° N  95.4382° W

TV Channels in Rulo, NE

ZIP Code: 68431 • Coordinates: 40.0676°N, 95.4382°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · KQTV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 128° SE
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
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
ION Ch. 02-3
NBC
KNPG-CD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 21-5
Telemundo Ch. 21-3
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
CW+ Ch. 21-2
CBS
KNPN-CD
Ch. 26-2 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 26-1
Laff Ch. 26-5
ION Mystery Ch. 26-4
News Ch. 26-3
FOX
KNPN-CD
Ch. 26-2 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 26-2
Laff Ch. 26-5
ION Mystery Ch. 26-4
News Ch. 26-3
PBS
KTWU
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-58 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
Not Available
ION
KQTV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
Telemundo
KNPG-CD
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Grit Ch. 21-5
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
CW+ Ch. 21-2
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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KQTV
ST. JOSEPH, MO
 02-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVION
-48 dBm Excellent 121° ESE
#2
KQTV
ST. JOSEPH, MO
 02-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVION
-48 dBm Excellent 121° ESE
#3
KTWU
TOPEKA, KS
 11-1 1080i
PBSFirst Nations ExperiencePBS Encore +1
-58 dBm Good 194° SSW
#4
KNPG-CD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO
 21-1 1080i
NBCGritTelemundo +2
-60 dBm Good 124° SE
#5
KNPG-CD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO
 21-1 1080i
NBCGritTelemundo +2
-60 dBm Good 124° SE
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 128° · SE · Spread 66°

Towers within 66° arc

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

Rulo, Nebraska (68431) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KQTV at -48 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