You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 56083 (Springfield, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56083 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
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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: NE (37°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (37°), 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 56083
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | ABC | KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power | 26.0 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 40.5 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 45.7 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14KE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 27.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FN-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34JX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 84.5 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 84.5 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 85.9 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 78.8 mi | NNW (328°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16CG-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.4 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20LP-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.4 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23MF-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.4 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 27.4 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KV-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.4 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KI-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.4 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CS-D St. James, MN · Translator | 27.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OH-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 27.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 40.5 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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