You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 56356 (Melrose, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56356 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

9Total Stations

2Strong (Indoor OK)

SSWMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

✓ ABCCBSNBCFOXPBSCW

Recommended Setup for This Area

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.

📡 VHF Alert: 1 local station 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: SSW (198°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (198°), 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 56356

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
42	ABC	KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power	22.2 mi	WNW (282°)	UHF RF 24	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power	11.4 mi	ESE (114°)	High VHF RF 7	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	K26PF-D Saint Cloud, MN · Low Power	18.7 mi	ESE (103°)	UHF RF 26	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
5	ABC	KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power	86.6 mi	ESE (116°)	UHF RF 35	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
4	CBS	WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	86.6 mi	ESE (116°)	UHF RF 32	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
11	NBC	KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	86.6 mi	ESE (116°)	UHF RF 31	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
22	PBS	KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power	56.0 mi	NNE (13°)	UHF RF 28	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
10	PBS	KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power	69.7 mi	WSW (243°)	High VHF RF 10	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	WCMN-LD St. Cloud-Sartell, MN · Low Power	23.4 mi	ESE (105°)	UHF RF 14	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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