You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 56601 (Bemidji, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56601 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: ENE (64°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (64°), 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 56601
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | FOX | KFTC Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 3.2 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | KAWE Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 20.3 mi | NE (50°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TW-D Bemidji, MN · Low Power | 2.9 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28DD-D Bemidji, MN · Translator | 2.9 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 43.3 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16KM-D Bemidji, MN · Low Power | 23.5 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21HX-D Walker, MN · Translator | 31.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24KT-D Walker, MN · Translator | 31.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KH-D Walker, MN · Translator | 31.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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