You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 55012 (Shafer, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55012 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SW (217°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (217°), 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 55012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSW (212°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | ION | KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power | 30.1 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 52.5 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJNK-LD Minneapolis, MN · Translator | 39.7 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 83.9 mi | W (277°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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