You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 56042 (New Richland, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56042 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

8Total Stations

0Strong (Indoor OK)

SEMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

✓ ABC✓ CBS✓ NBCFOX✓ PBSCW

Recommended Setup for This Area

Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna

You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.

📡 VHF Alert: 2 local stations 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: SE (137°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (137°), 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 56042

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
3	CBS	KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power	44.9 mi	ESE (120°)	UHF RF 24	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
12	CBS	KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power	47.1 mi	WNW (282°)	High VHF RF 12	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
24	PBS	KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power	44.9 mi	ESE (120°)	UHF RF 18	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
6	ABC	KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power	49.1 mi	ESE (103°)	UHF RF 36	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
10	NBC	KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power	55.2 mi	ESE (107°)	High VHF RF 10	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
47	FOX	KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power	49.1 mi	ESE (103°)	UHF RF 26	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
15	PBS	KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power	49.1 mi	ESE (103°)	UHF RF 20	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A	47.1 mi	WNW (282°)	High VHF RF 8	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

Closest city guide: New Richland, MN Free TV Channels (6.2 mi from ZIP 56042 center) · Browse all Minnesota cities & ZIPs.

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