ZIP 81225 38.9623° N  107.0163° W

TV Channels in Crested Butte, CO

ZIP Code: 81225 • Coordinates: 38.9623°N, 107.0163°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-86 dBm · K12AK-D
Reliability
3 / 10
Signal varies 15 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 166° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
K12AK-D
Ch. 07-1 · 480i
-86 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-1
NBC
K27OF-D
Ch. 09-1 · 480i
-91 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 02-1
MyN Ch. 20-1
Outside Television Ch. 10-1
CBS
K12AK-D
Ch. 07-1 · 480i
-86 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
FOX
KREY-TV
Ch. 04-2 · 1080i
-94 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-2
Grit Ch. 04-4
ION Mystery Ch. 04-3
PBS
K29NG-D
Ch. 08-1 · 480i
-91 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 08-4
Create Ch. 08-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 08-2
World Channel Ch. 08-6
CW
K27OF-D
Ch. 09-1 · 480i
-91 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 09-1
MyN Ch. 20-1
Outside Television Ch. 10-1
MyN
K27OF-D
Ch. 09-1 · 480i
-91 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 09-1
CW Ch. 02-1
Outside Television Ch. 10-1
ION
K04DH-D
Ch. 04-6 · 480i
-96 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
K25FZ-D
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-96 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 11-1
Me-TV Ch. 11-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 11-5
Outlaw Ch. 11-4
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
K12AK-D
CRESTED BUTTE, CO
 07-1 480i
ABCCBS
-86 dBm No Signal 151° SSE
#2
K12AK-D
CRESTED BUTTE, CO
 07-1 480i
ABCCBS
-86 dBm No Signal 151° SSE
#3
KLML
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 20-13 480i
Antenna TVCourt TVBUZZR +11
-89 dBm No Signal 276° W
#4
K22JM-D
GUNNISON, CO
 22-1 nan
Outside Television
-89 dBm No Signal 169° S
#5
K27OF-D
CRESTED BUTTE, CO
 09-1 480i
NBCCWMyN +1
-91 dBm No Signal 151° SSE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
3 / 10

Signal varies 15 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 166° · SSE · Spread 109°

Towers spread 109° - rotator recommended

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

Crested Butte, Colorado (81225) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from K12AK-D at -86 dBm, rated as "No Signal" 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