You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 56470 (Park Rapids, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56470 · 2 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: ESE (102°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (102°), 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 56470
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 30.7 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32FY-D Park Rapids, MN · Translator | 7.7 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | KAWE Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 54.5 mi | NNE (31°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | FOX | KFTC Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 39.0 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 58.9 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power | 51.3 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21HX-D Walker, MN · Translator | 24.5 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24KT-D Walker, MN · Translator | 24.5 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KH-D Walker, MN · Translator | 24.5 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TW-D Bemidji, MN · Low Power | 33.0 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28DD-D Bemidji, MN · Translator | 33.0 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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