You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 56550 (Ada, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56550 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
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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: WSW (246°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (246°), 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 56550
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | WDAY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 28.3 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | KRDK-TV Valley City, ND · Full Power | 28.0 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | KVLY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 26.0 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | PBS | KFME Fargo, ND · Full Power | 27.9 mi | SW (230°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNGF Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 26.0 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 48.0 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28MA-D Argusville, ND · Low Power | 26.0 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | FOX | KBRR Thief River Falls, MN · Full Power | 49.0 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WDAZ-TV Devil'S Lake, ND · Full Power | 83.3 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | KCGE-DT Crookston, MN · Full Power | 48.9 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | K15MR-D Fargo, ND · Low Power | 28.8 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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