You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 56001 (Mankato, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56001 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: WSW (239°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (239°), 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 56001
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 25.2 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33MW-D Mankato, MN · Low Power | 4.6 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25QC-D Lake Crystal, MN · Low Power | 16.9 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 25.2 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 77.8 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.8 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 77.8 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.8 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XX-D Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 24.4 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14KE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 30.6 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CS-D St. James, MN · Translator | 30.6 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FN-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 30.6 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 30.6 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34JX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 30.6 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 30.8 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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