ZIP 80721 40.6882° N  102.1530° W

TV Channels in Amherst, CO

ZIP Code: 80721 • Coordinates: 40.6882°N, 102.1530°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · KPNE-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 81° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
KWNB-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 06-2
Charge! Ch. 06-4
ROAR Ch. 06-3
NBC
K18GM-D
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-73 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
K14KL-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-73 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
KWNB-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 06-1
Charge! Ch. 06-4
ROAR Ch. 06-3
PBS
KPNE-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 09-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 09-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 09-4
World Channel Ch. 09-2
CW
K30GO-D
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 31-1
Antenna TV Ch. 31-2
ROAR Ch. 31-3
MyN
K16NH-D
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-96 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
Not Available
Telemundo
K26CV-D
Ch. 26-2 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
News Channel Nebraska Ch. 26-1
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
KPNE-TV
NORTH PLATTE, NE
 09-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-42 dBm Excellent 66° ENE
#2
KWNB-TV
HAYES CENTER, NE
 06-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +1
-47 dBm Excellent 94° E
#3
KWNB-TV
HAYES CENTER, NE
 06-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +1
-47 dBm Excellent 94° E
#4
K26CV-D
OGALLALA, NE
 26-2 1080i
TelemundoNews Channel Nebraska
-69 dBm Fair 36° NE
#5
K14KL-D
PLEASANT VALLEY, CO
 04-1 1080i
CBSCatchy ComedyDabl +3
-73 dBm Fair 171° S
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 81° · E · Spread 90°

Towers spread 90° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Amherst

Amherst, Colorado (80721) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KPNE-TV at -42 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