You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 56331 (Albany, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56331 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: SSW (204°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (204°), 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 56331
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 24.4 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 10.9 mi | SE (135°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26PF-D Saint Cloud, MN · Low Power | 17.2 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCMN-LD St. Cloud-Sartell, MN · Low Power | 21.9 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 85.7 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 85.7 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 85.7 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power | 52.4 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 73.5 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | ION | KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power | 66.3 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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