You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 56309 (Elbow Lake, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56309 · 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: NNW (334°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (334°), 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 56309
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 45.8 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QO-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 40.0 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 63.7 mi | S (189°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18DG-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08QE-D Fergus Falls, MN · Translator | 29.7 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14LZ-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16CO-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NW-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20AC-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21GN-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22DV-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CL-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27KN-D Alexandria, MN · Translator | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30AF-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32EB-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33DB-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34AF-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36KH-D Alexandria, MN · Translator | 20.0 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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