You can get 33 free channels in ZIP 56162 (St. James, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56162 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: ENE (62°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (62°), 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 56162
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 | 14.4 mi | ENE (62°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 14.4 mi | ENE (62°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14KE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 18.8 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CS-D St. James, MN · Translator | 18.8 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FN-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34JX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OH-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16CG-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MW-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18NE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19LI-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20LP-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21DG-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MQ-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23MF-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24JV-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KV-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KI-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 18.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25QC-D Lake Crystal, MN · Low Power | 23.3 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 71.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19HZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23FO-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NF-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OI-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LV-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30KQ-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NT-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NU-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 23.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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