You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 56065 (Mapleton, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56065 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (271°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (271°), 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 56065
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 25.0 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33MW-D Mankato, MN · Low Power | 18.1 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25QC-D Lake Crystal, MN · Low Power | 21.2 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 25.0 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 71.7 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 67.7 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 78.0 mi | ESE (108°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 67.7 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XX-D Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 22.5 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14KD-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16MA-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MX-D Frost, MN · Low Power | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19LJ-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21KF-D Frost, MN · Low Power | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23FY-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27FI-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IF-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31EF-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NV-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IU-D Frost, MN · Translator | 23.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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