You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 55935 (Preston, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55935 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: SW (218°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (218°), 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 55935
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 | 21.2 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 19.3 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 21.2 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 38.1 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 34.6 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 45.9 mi | ENE (59°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 21.2 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 37.9 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 34.6 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 38.1 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 21.2 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NK-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 22.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 21.2 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 85.7 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 94.2 mi | S (171°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19DP-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 30.2 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FC-D La Crosse, WI · Translator | 38.1 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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