You can get 6 free TV channels in Melrose, MN
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Melrose. Check your exact ZIP code below.
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.
🧭 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: SSW (196°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (196°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Melrose, MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 17.5 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 16.5 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 67.4 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26PF-D Saint Cloud, MN · Low Power | 23.6 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | PBS | KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power | 54.2 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCMN-LD St. Cloud-Sartell, MN · Low Power | 28.3 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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