You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 56437 (Wadena, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56437 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

8Total Stations

0Strong (Indoor OK)

SEMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

✓ ABC✓ CBSNBCFOX✓ PBSCW

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: 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: SE (128°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (128°), 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 56437

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	38.2 mi	S (189°)	UHF RF 24	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
22	PBS	KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power	31.0 mi	ENE (67°)	UHF RF 28	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K17FE-D Wadena, MN · Translator	10.0 mi	N (358°)	UHF RF 17	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
12	CBS	KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power	55.6 mi	NNE (31°)	High VHF RF 12	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K22NL-D Wadena, MN · Low Power	12.6 mi	N (352°)	UHF RF 22	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power	53.7 mi	SSE (150°)	High VHF RF 7	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
15	FOX	KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power	63.1 mi	WNW (298°)	UHF RF 19	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	K31QO-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power	28.5 mi	SW (221°)	UHF RF 31	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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