You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 55970 (Austin, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55970 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

13Total Stations

8Strong (Indoor OK)

ESEMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

✓ ABC✓ CBS✓ NBC✓ FOX✓ PBSCW

Recommended Setup for This Area

Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna

8 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.

📡 VHF Alert: 1 local station here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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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: ESE (102°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (102°), 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 55970

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.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
6	ABC	KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power	15.6 mi	ENE (78°)	UHF RF 36	● Strong — Indoor OK
3	CBS	KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power	10.4 mi	SE (144°)	UHF RF 24	● Strong — Indoor OK
10	NBC	KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power	20.3 mi	E (95°)	High VHF RF 10	● Strong — Indoor OK
47	FOX	KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power	15.6 mi	ENE (78°)	UHF RF 26	● Strong — Indoor OK
24	PBS	KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power	10.4 mi	SE (144°)	UHF RF 18	● Strong — Indoor OK
15	PBS	KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power	15.6 mi	ENE (78°)	UHF RF 20	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power	15.6 mi	ENE (78°)	UHF RF 14	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power	15.6 mi	ENE (78°)	UHF RF 35	● Strong — Indoor OK
8	CBS	WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power	81.9 mi	ENE (65°)	High VHF RF 8	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
12	CBS	KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power	82.2 mi	WNW (287°)	High VHF RF 12	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
7	NBC	KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power	96.5 mi	SSE (148°)	High VHF RF 7	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power	32.6 mi	SSW (205°)	UHF RF 30	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K25NK-D Rochester, MN · Low Power	39.3 mi	NE (38°)	UHF RF 25	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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