You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 56281 (Clara, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56281 · 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: WNW (291°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (291°), 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 56281
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 43.5 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FZ-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | ABC | KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power | 35.8 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14LF-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17FA-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19IH-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22ND-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26NU-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28IF-D Willmar, MN · Low Power | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33OT-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34HO-D Willmar, MN · Low Power | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35NR-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OL-D Willmar, MN · Translator | 16.2 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 53.3 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 51.9 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 79.2 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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