You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 55981 (Wabasha, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55981 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: E (93°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (93°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 55981
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 39.7 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 57.6 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | ABC | WQOW Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 41.9 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 50.9 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 54.8 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 57.5 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | FOX | WEUX Chippewa Falls, WI · Full Power | 45.4 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 50.9 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 48.5 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 54.8 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NK-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 26.2 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19DP-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 28.5 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 54.8 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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