You can get 17 free TV channels in Owatonna, MN
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Owatonna. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
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🧭 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: SE (137°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (137°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Owatonna, MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 46.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 50.0 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 53.9 mi | SE (132°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XX-D Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 13.2 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 67.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 59.6 mi | W (260°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 67.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 67.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 46.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 67.0 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 46.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 50.0 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 67.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 67.0 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 67.0 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 67.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 67.0 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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