You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 55313 (Buffalo, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55313 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: E (95°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (95°), 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 55313
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | ION | KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power | 24.9 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 35.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 35.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 35.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 36.2 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 36.2 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 36.2 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 35.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 36.2 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 35.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28PQ-D Saint Cloud, MN · Low Power | 16.0 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 42.1 mi | NW (310°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKTW-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 23.1 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14RB-D St. Paul, MN · Low Power | 31.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJNK-LD Minneapolis, MN · Translator | 31.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33LN-D Minneapolis, MN · Class A | 31.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XY-D St Cloud, MN · Low Power | 29.6 mi | NW (320°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWJM-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 31.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMBD-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 31.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMQV-LD Rochester, MN · Low Power | 31.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUMN-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 31.4 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCMN-LD St. Cloud-Sartell, MN · Low Power | 32.4 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDMI-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 33.6 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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