You can get 3 free TV channels in Dawson, MN
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Dawson. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: N (8°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (8°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Dawson, MN
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 16.7 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KDLO-TV Florence, SD · Full Power | 75.3 mi | W (273°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | ABC | KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power | 41.2 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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