You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 56557 (Mahnomen, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56557 · 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 56557
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 | 47.2 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | KFME Fargo, ND · Full Power | 66.9 mi | WSW (253°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WDAY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 67.3 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 69.7 mi | ESE (111°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | KRDK-TV Valley City, ND · Full Power | 70.5 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KVLY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 68.1 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | FOX | KBRR Thief River Falls, MN · Full Power | 58.7 mi | NW (323°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KAWE Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 68.7 mi | ENE (66°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNGF Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 68.1 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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