TV Channels in Buena Vista, CO
ZIP Code: 81211 • Coordinates: 38.9729°N, 106.3805°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-84 dBm · KBDI-TV
Recommended antenna
Rotator 10° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 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
K02NV-D
Ch. 07-1 · 480i
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-1
FOX Ch. 31-1
MyN Ch. 20-1
NBC
K24NM-D
Ch. 09-1 · 480i
-99 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 02-1
ION Ch. 45-4
Independent Ch. 45-3
CBS
K02NV-D
Ch. 07-1 · 480i
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
FOX Ch. 31-1
MyN Ch. 20-1
FOX
K02NV-D
Ch. 07-1 · 480i
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
CBS Ch. 04-1
MyN Ch. 20-1
PBS
KBDI-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Deutsche Welle Ch. 12-3
First Nations Experience Ch. 12-2
NHK World Ch. 12-4
PBS Encore Ch. 12-2
CW
K24NM-D
Ch. 09-1 · 480i
-99 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 09-1
ION Ch. 45-4
Independent Ch. 45-3
MyN
K02NV-D
Ch. 07-1 · 480i
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
CBS Ch. 04-1
FOX Ch. 31-1
ION
K04DH-D
Ch. 04-6 · 480i
-98 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ION Plus Ch. 04-7
Me-TV Ch. 04-2
Movies! Ch. 04-3
NASA Ch. 04-5
Qubo Ch. 04-4
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KBDI-TV BROOMFIELD, CO | 12-1 1080i | PBSDeutsche WelleFirst Nations Experience +2 | -84 dBm | Poor | 44° NE |
| #2 | K10PM-D BRECKENRIDGE, CO | 10-4 480i (w) | Audio | -90 dBm | No Signal | 32° NNE |
| #3 | K22JM-D GUNNISON, CO | 22-1 nan | Outside Television | -92 dBm | No Signal | 223° SW |
| #4 | K10RS-D | 10 | Other | -95 dBm | No Signal | 303° WNW |
| #5 | KREG-TV GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO | 03-4 480i (w) | Catchy ComedyHeroes & IconsMe-TV +6 | -95 dBm | No Signal | 301° WNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
3 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 148° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Buena Vista
Buena Vista, Colorado (81211) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KBDI-TV at -84 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