You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 56540 (Ada, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56540 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

9Total Stations

0Strong (Indoor OK)

WMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

ABC✓ CBS✓ NBC✓ FOX✓ PBSCW

Recommended Setup for This Area

Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna

You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.

📡 VHF Alert: 2 local stations 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: W (270°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (270°), 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 56540

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
4	CBS	KRDK-TV Valley City, ND · Full Power	53.0 mi	WSW (250°)	UHF RF 24	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
11	NBC	KVLY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power	49.4 mi	WSW (254°)	UHF RF 36	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
10	FOX	KBRR Thief River Falls, MN · Full Power	33.9 mi	NNW (333°)	High VHF RF 10	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	KNGF Grand Forks, ND · Full Power	49.4 mi	WSW (254°)	UHF RF 27	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
6	ABC	WDAY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power	56.9 mi	SW (230°)	UHF RF 21	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
2	PBS	KGFE Grand Forks, ND · Full Power	33.8 mi	NNW (333°)	UHF RF 15	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
16	PBS	KCGE-DT Crookston, MN · Full Power	33.8 mi	NNW (333°)	UHF RF 16	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
13	PBS	KFME Fargo, ND · Full Power	56.5 mi	SW (230°)	High VHF RF 13	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
15	FOX	KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power	59.9 mi	S (178°)	UHF RF 19	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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