TV Channels in Sterling, CO
ZIP Code: 80751 • Coordinates: 40.6519°N, 103.2411°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-77 dBm · KCDO-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 122° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 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
K19ML-D
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-99 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
K34PT-D
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-89 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
K22KW-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-87 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
K20KO-D
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-88 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 31-2
CW Ch. 02-1
ROAR Ch. 31-3
PBS
K33PZ-D
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-90 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 06-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 06-2
World Channel Ch. 06-4
CW
K20KO-D
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-88 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
-98 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
KCDO-TV
Ch. 03-2 · 480i (w)
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 03-2
Laff Ch. 10-1
Independent Ch. 03-1
QVC Ch. 10-3
Telemundo
Not Available
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 | KCDO-TV STERLING, CO | 03-2 480i (w) | GritIONLaff +2 | -77 dBm | Poor | 221° SW |
| #2 | K18KH-D | 18 | Other | -86 dBm | No Signal | 69° ENE |
| #3 | K22KW-D JULESBURG, CO | 04-1 1080i | CBSCatchy ComedyDabl +3 | -87 dBm | No Signal | 69° ENE |
| #4 | K20KO-D JULESBURG, CO | 31-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVCW +1 | -88 dBm | No Signal | 69° ENE |
| #5 | K20KO-D JULESBURG, CO | 31-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVCW +1 | -88 dBm | No Signal | 69° ENE |
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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
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Sterling
Sterling, Colorado (80751) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCDO-TV at -77 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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