You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 55073 (Scandia, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55073 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 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 (230°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (230°), 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 55073
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 | 21.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 20.8 mi | SW (224°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 20.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 20.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 20.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 41 | ION | KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power | 27.6 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 49.7 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14RB-D St. Paul, MN · Low Power | 29.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJNK-LD Minneapolis, MN · Translator | 29.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33LN-D Minneapolis, MN · Class A | 29.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMWE-LD St. Paul, MN · Low Power | 26.1 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W11DX-D Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 26.3 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19EN-D River Falls, WI · Translator | 26.7 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWJM-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 29.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMBD-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 29.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMQV-LD Rochester, MN · Low Power | 29.9 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 84.0 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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