You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 56143 (Jackson, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56143 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
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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 (54°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (54°), 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 56143
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K17MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19HZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22MY-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23FO-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NF-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OI-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29LV-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30KQ-D Jackson, MN · Low Power | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NT-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34NU-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35IZ-D Jackson, MN · Translator | 1.8 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 36.4 mi | NE (54°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 50.7 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 36.4 mi | NE (54°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 77.1 mi | W (265°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · Full Power | 95.0 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 77.1 mi | W (265°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 78.3 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | KTIN Fort Dodge, IA · Full Power | 63.4 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18KG-D Spencer, IA · Low Power | 25.7 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 0 | Local / LPTV | KBVK-LD Spencer, IA · Low Power | 25.7 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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