You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 56516 (Mahnomen, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56516 · 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 56516
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | KRDK-TV Valley City, ND · Full Power | 65.1 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | KVLY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 62.1 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | FOX | KBRR Thief River Falls, MN · Full Power | 47.2 mi | NW (322°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KFME Fargo, ND · Full Power | 64.7 mi | WSW (243°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNGF Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 62.1 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WDAY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 65.1 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 79.4 mi | ESE (116°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 54.6 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | KCGE-DT Crookston, MN · Full Power | 47.1 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KAWE Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 71.4 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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