You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 55953 (Austin, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55953 · 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.
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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: E (84°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (84°), 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 55953
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 | 23.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 27.1 mi | E (84°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 23.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 23.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 23.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 23.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 25.8 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 77.5 mi | WNW (292°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 90.0 mi | ENE (64°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 96.3 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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