ZIP 83827 46.7783° N  116.1737° W

TV Channels in Elk River, ID

ZIP Code: 83827 • Coordinates: 46.7783°N, 116.1737°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · KUID-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 260° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
K23NQ-D
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-5
HSN Ch. 04-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-3
Me-TV Ch. 04-2
QVC Ch. 04-6
Start TV Ch. 04-4
NBC
K35BW-D
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-89 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Sports Ch. 06-2
CBS
KLEW-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-81 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 03-2
Comet TV Ch. 03-3
ROAR Ch. 03-4
FOX
K18LH-D
Ch. 28-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
MyN Ch. 28-2
PBS
KUID-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-3
Educational Ch. 12-3
PBS Encore Ch. 12-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-5
World Channel Ch. 12-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
K18LH-D
Ch. 28-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 28-1
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
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
KUID-TV
MOSCOW, ID
 12-1 1080i
PBSCreateEducational +3
-36 dBm Excellent 260° W
#2
KUID-TV
MOSCOW, ID
 12-1 1080i
PBSCreateEducational +3
-36 dBm Excellent 260° W
#3
K23NQ-D
LEWISTON, ID
 04-1 720p
ABCDablHSN +4
-74 dBm Fair 242° WSW
#4
K36NZ-D
CLARKSTON, WA
 36-1 480i
3ABNHope ChannelLocal +1
-74 dBm Fair 242° WSW
#5
K25NZ-D
LEWISTON, ID
 12-1 1080i
PBSCreateEducational +3
-77 dBm Poor 242° WSW
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 260° · W · Spread 18°

Towers clustered within 18°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Elk River

Elk River, Idaho (83827) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KUID-TV at -36 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