You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 56252 (Willmar, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56252 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

15Total Stations

2Strong (Indoor OK)

NMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

✓ ABCCBSNBCFOX✓ PBSCW

Recommended Setup for This Area

Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna

You have 14 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.

📡 VHF Alert: 2 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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🧭 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: N (360°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (360°), 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 56252

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.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
10	PBS	KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power	33.7 mi	W (269°)	High VHF RF 10	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	K30FZ-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 30	● Strong — Indoor OK
42	ABC	KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power	36.6 mi	N (10°)	UHF RF 24	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K14LF-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 14	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K17FA-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 17	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K19IH-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 19	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K22ND-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 22	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K26NU-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 26	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K28IF-D Willmar, MN · Low Power	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 28	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K33OT-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 33	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K34HO-D Willmar, MN · Low Power	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 34	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K35NR-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 35	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K36OL-D Willmar, MN · Translator	13.0 mi	E (94°)	UHF RF 36	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power	47.2 mi	NE (55°)	High VHF RF 7	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
43	ABC	KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power	48.8 mi	S (191°)	UHF RF 27	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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