You can get 17 free TV channels in Preston, MN
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Preston. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: W (268°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (268°), 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 Preston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 22.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 18.6 mi | WSW (248°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 22.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 36.9 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 34.1 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 47.0 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 22.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 36.6 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 34.1 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 36.8 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 22.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NK-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 28.5 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 88.2 mi | NE (39°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 88.7 mi | S (172°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 22.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 28.7 mi | SSE (146°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FC-D La Crosse, WI · Translator | 36.9 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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