You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 58503 (Bismarck, ND)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 58503 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: S (186°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (186°), 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 58503
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ABC | KBMY Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 22.2 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KXMB-TV Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 22.0 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | KFYR-TV Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 20.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | KNDB Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 22.0 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | PBS | KBME-TV Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 22.0 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33RG-D Bismarck, ND · Low Power | 6.3 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXBK-LD Bismarck, ND · Low Power | 7.1 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23OL-D Bismarck, ND · Low Power | 20.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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