You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 56742 (Thief River Falls, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56742 · 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: W (275°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (275°), 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 56742
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | FOX | KBRR Thief River Falls, MN · Full Power | 36.1 mi | W (275°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KRDK-TV Valley City, ND · Full Power | 83.6 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KVLY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 79.2 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KGFE Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 36.1 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | KCGE-DT Crookston, MN · Full Power | 36.1 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KAWE Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 64.2 mi | ESE (104°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNGF Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 79.2 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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