You can get 5 free channels in ZIP 56248 (Elbow Lake, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56248 · 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: S (171°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (171°), 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 56248
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 43.2 mi | S (171°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 46.6 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KDLO-TV Florence, SD · Full Power | 90.5 mi | SW (232°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 61.5 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QO-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 34.6 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Elbow Lake, MN Free TV Channels (16.0 mi from ZIP 56248 center) · Browse all Minnesota cities & ZIPs.
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