You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 56043 (Albert Lea, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56043 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: E (100°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (100°), 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 56043
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 28.4 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 28.4 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 34.8 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 40.2 mi | E (98°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 34.8 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 34.8 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 62.5 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27OW-D Rochester, MN · Translator | 19.7 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 34.8 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30QY-D Mason City, IA · Low Power | 33.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35PC-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 34.8 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Albert Lea, MN Free TV Channels (7.1 mi from ZIP 56043 center) · Browse all Minnesota cities & ZIPs.
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