You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 55903 (Rochester, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55903 · 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.
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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: S (178°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (178°), 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 55903
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 | 26.7 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 31.3 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 26.7 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NK-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 4.9 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 40.3 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 54.7 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 26.7 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 26.7 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 26.7 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 40.3 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31LN-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 5.9 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 55.3 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 79.6 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.7 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.7 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 85.2 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 55.1 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.1 mi | NNW (335°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 55.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 79.1 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.6 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.1 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 79.7 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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