TV Channels in Thornton, CO
ZIP Code: 80229 • Coordinates: 39.8543°N, 104.9576°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · KPJR-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 254° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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10 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
KMGH-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 07-3
Charge! Ch. 02-3
HSN Ch. 03-5
HSN2 Ch. 02-4
ION Mystery Ch. 07-2
QVC2 Ch. 03-3
Shop LC Ch. 07-4
NBC
KUSA
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 09-2
Charge! Ch. 02-2
Quest Ch. 09-5
The Nest Ch. 09-6
True Crime Network Ch. 09-3
CBS
KCNC-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 04-5
Dabl Ch. 04-3
Me-TV Ch. 04-4
Start TV Ch. 04-2
Story Television Ch. 04-6
FOX
KDVR
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 31-2
CW Ch. 02-1
ROAR Ch. 31-3
PBS
KRMA-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 06-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 06-2
World Channel Ch. 06-4
CW
KWGN-TV
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 31-1
Antenna TV Ch. 31-2
ROAR Ch. 31-3
MyN
KTVD
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-2
Quest Ch. 20-4
ROAR Ch. 09-7
Shop LC Ch. 20-3
ION
KPXC-TV
Ch. 59-3 · 480i (w)
-70 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 59-3
Bounce TV Ch. 59-2
Busted Ch. 59-5
Defy TV Ch. 59-6
Game Show Central Ch. 59-7
ION Plus Ch. 59-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 59-8
Telemundo
KDEN-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 25-3
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 25-4
Nosey Ch. 25-6
Oxygen Ch. 25-5
TeleXitos Ch. 25-2
Univision
KCEC
Ch. 14-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 14-3
Infomercials Ch. 14-4
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 14-2
Shop LC Ch. 14-5
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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 | KPJR-TV GREELEY, CO | 38-4 480i (w) | InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +2 | -66 dBm | Fair | 10° N |
| #2 | KTVD DENVER, CO | 20-1 720p | MyNHeroes & IconsQuest +2 | -67 dBm | Fair | 240° WSW |
| #3 | KCNC-TV DENVER, CO | 04-1 1080i | CBSCatchy ComedyDabl +3 | -67 dBm | Fair | 240° WSW |
| #4 | KDVR DENVER, CO | 31-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVCW +1 | -67 dBm | Fair | 240° WSW |
| #5 | KDVR DENVER, CO | 31-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVCW +1 | -67 dBm | Fair | 240° WSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 116° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Thornton
Thornton, Colorado (80229) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KPJR-TV at -66 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