You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 56098 (Winnebago, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56098 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

24Total Stations

2Strong (Indoor OK)

NWMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

ABC✓ CBSNBCFOXPBSCW

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: NW (311°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (311°), 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 56098

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
12	CBS	KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power	15.1 mi	NW (311°)	High VHF RF 12	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A	15.1 mi	NW (311°)	High VHF RF 8	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	K25QC-D Lake Crystal, MN · Low Power	18.8 mi	NNW (342°)	UHF RF 25	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K14KD-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 14	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K16MA-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 16	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K17MX-D Frost, MN · Low Power	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 17	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K19LJ-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 19	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K21KF-D Frost, MN · Low Power	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 21	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K23FY-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 23	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K27FI-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 27	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K29IF-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 29	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K31EF-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 31	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K34NV-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 34	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K35IU-D Frost, MN · Translator	19.1 mi	SE (139°)	UHF RF 35	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
3	CBS	KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power	76.9 mi	ESE (106°)	UHF RF 24	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
21	PBS	KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power	68.4 mi	S (190°)	UHF RF 25	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
24	PBS	KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power	76.9 mi	ESE (106°)	UHF RF 18	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K33MW-D Mankato, MN · Low Power	27.1 mi	NNE (14°)	UHF RF 33	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K14KE-D St. James, MN · Translator	29.9 mi	NW (317°)	UHF RF 14	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K26CS-D St. James, MN · Translator	29.9 mi	NW (317°)	UHF RF 26	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K30FN-D St. James, MN · Low Power	29.9 mi	NW (317°)	UHF RF 30	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K32GX-D St. James, MN · Low Power	29.9 mi	NW (317°)	UHF RF 32	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K34JX-D St. James, MN · Low Power	29.9 mi	NW (317°)	UHF RF 34	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K29IE-D St. James, MN · Translator	30.1 mi	NW (316°)	UHF RF 29	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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