You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 56297 (Cottonwood, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56297 · 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: WSW (246°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (246°), 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 56297
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | ABC | KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power | 11.0 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 42.7 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34QF-D Vesta, MN · Low Power | 25.2 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 91.3 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 74.4 mi | SE (130°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 91.3 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 54.7 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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