ZIP 81650 39.7510° N  108.1137° W

TV Channels in Rifle, CO

ZIP Code: 81650 • Coordinates: 39.7510°N, 108.1137°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-64 dBm · KEMS
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 20 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 261° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
Not Available
NBC
KKCO
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 11-3
Me-TV Ch. 11-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 11-5
Outlaw Ch. 11-4
CBS
KFQX
Ch. 04-2 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 04-1
Grit Ch. 04-4
ION Mystery Ch. 04-3
FOX
KFQX
Ch. 04-2 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-2
Grit Ch. 04-4
ION Mystery Ch. 04-3
PBS
K20OE-D
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-82 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 18-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 18-2
World Channel Ch. 18-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
KEMS
Ch. 16-2 · 480i (w)
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 16-2
Laff Ch. 16-3
ION Plus Ch. 16-4
Me-TV Ch. 16-5
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 16-6
Telemundo
KKCO
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-72 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
KEMS
VERNAL, UT
 16-2 480i (w)
GritIONLaff +3
-64 dBm Good 307° NW
#2
KKCO
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 11-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoMe-TV +2
-72 dBm Fair 216° SW
#3
KKCO
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 11-1 1080i
NBCTelemundoMe-TV +2
-72 dBm Fair 216° SW
#4
K20OE-D
SILT, CO
 18-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-82 dBm Poor 120° ESE
#5
KFQX
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
 04-2 1080i
CBSFOXGrit +1
-84 dBm Poor 216° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 20 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 261° · W · Spread 142°

Towers spread 142° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 8 dB
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About TV Reception in Rifle

Rifle, Colorado (81650) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KEMS at -64 dBm, rated as "Good" 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