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FCC Over-the-Air Signal Report

You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 56111 (Jackson, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56111 Β· 12 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

20Total Stations
12Strong (Indoor OK)
NEMain Tower Dir.
Major Broadcast Networks Nearby
ABCβœ“ CBSNBCFOXPBSCW
Recommended Setup for This Area

Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna

12 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.

πŸ“‘ VHF Alert: 2 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elementsβ€”not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass β€” Which Way to Point Your Antenna

Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).

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Primary Aim Direction: NE (49Β°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (49Β°), 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 56111

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:
ChannelNetworkStationDistancePoint AntennaBand / RF Ch.Estimated Signal
12CBSKEYC-TV
Mankato, MN Β· Full Power
31.3 miNE (49Β°)High VHF RF 12● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK17MY-D
Jackson, MN Β· Low Power
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 17● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK19HZ-D
Jackson, MN Β· Translator
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 19● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK22MY-D
Jackson, MN Β· Low Power
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 22● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK23FO-D
Jackson, MN Β· Translator
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 23● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK27NF-D
Jackson, MN Β· Low Power
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 27● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK28OI-D
Jackson, MN Β· Low Power
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 28● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK29LV-D
Jackson, MN Β· Translator
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 29● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK30KQ-D
Jackson, MN Β· Low Power
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 30● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK31NT-D
Jackson, MN Β· Translator
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 31● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK34NU-D
Jackson, MN Β· Translator
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 34● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVK35IZ-D
Jackson, MN Β· Translator
5.9 miWSW (243Β°)UHF RF 35● Strong β€” Indoor OK
–Local / LPTVKMNF-CD
Mankato, MN Β· Class A
31.3 miNE (49Β°)High VHF RF 8β–² Weak β€” Outdoor / Attic
13ABCKSFY-TV
Sioux Falls, SD Β· Full Power
82.9 miW (265Β°)High VHF RF 13β—‹ Fringe β€” Deep Outdoor
11CBSKELO-TV
Sioux Falls, SD Β· Full Power
82.9 miW (265Β°)High VHF RF 11β—‹ Fringe β€” Deep Outdoor
46NBCKDLT-TV
Sioux Falls, SD Β· Full Power
84.1 miW (264Β°)UHF RF 21β—‹ Fringe β€” Deep Outdoor
20PBSKSMN
Worthington, MN Β· Full Power
55.8 miWNW (289Β°)UHF RF 15β—‹ Fringe β€” Deep Outdoor
21PBSKTIN
Fort Dodge, IA Β· Full Power
61.8 miSSE (157Β°)UHF RF 25β—‹ Fringe β€” Deep Outdoor
–Local / LPTVK18KG-D
Spencer, IA Β· Low Power
27.1 miS (190Β°)UHF RF 18β—‹ Fringe β€” Deep Outdoor
0Local / LPTVKBVK-LD
Spencer, IA Β· Low Power
27.1 miS (190Β°)UHF RF 20β—‹ Fringe β€” Deep Outdoor

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