You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 56243 (Atwater, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56243 · 1 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: NNE (17°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (17°), 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 56243
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 28.7 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FZ-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 43.6 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 64.0 mi | W (270°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14LF-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17FA-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19IH-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22ND-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26NU-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28IF-D Willmar, MN · Low Power | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33OT-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34HO-D Willmar, MN · Low Power | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35NR-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OL-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 17.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | E (95°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | ION | KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power | 64.0 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 75.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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