You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 56681 (Bemidji, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56681 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
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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 (262°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (262°), 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 56681
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | PBS | KAWE Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 14.5 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 43.7 mi | SSW (192°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | KFTC Bemidji, MN · Full Power | 25.1 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33OG-D Max, MN · Translator | 9.1 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36KZ-D Max, MN · Translator | 9.1 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TW-D Bemidji, MN · Low Power | 26.8 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28DD-D Bemidji, MN · Translator | 26.8 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | KRII Chisholm, MN · Full Power | 64.8 mi | ENE (70°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16JD-D Northome, MN · Translator | 18.6 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18JM-D Northome, MN · Translator | 18.6 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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