You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 56574 (Ada, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56574 · 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 (257°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (257°), 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 56574
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 | 26.8 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | KRDK-TV Valley City, ND · Full Power | 30.3 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | KVLY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 29.1 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | PBS | KFME Fargo, ND · Full Power | 26.4 mi | WSW (241°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNGF Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 29.1 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 42.7 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28MA-D Argusville, ND · Low Power | 29.1 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | K15MR-D Fargo, ND · Low Power | 23.7 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | FOX | KBRR Thief River Falls, MN · Full Power | 54.0 mi | N (5°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | KCGE-DT Crookston, MN · Full Power | 53.9 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13EH-D Boston, MA · Low Power | 23.7 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXJB-LD Horace, ND · Low Power | 24.8 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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