You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 56438 (Long Prairie, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56438 · 0 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: SSE (154°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (154°), 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 56438
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 | 34.9 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power | 26.0 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 42.1 mi | SSE (159°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 57.7 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17FE-D Wadena, MN · Translator | 21.0 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QO-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 33.3 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16BQ-D Brainerd, MN · Translator | 33.7 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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