You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 55949 (Preston, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 55949 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: NNW (335°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (335°), 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 55949
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 26.5 mi | WSW (250°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 28.9 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 29.0 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 30.1 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 39.8 mi | NE (48°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 42.0 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 28.7 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 30.1 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | KYIN Mason City, IA · Full Power | 42.0 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FC-D La Crosse, WI · Translator | 29.0 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14TV-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 30.1 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NK-D Rochester, MN · Low Power | 31.1 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 81.9 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 90.1 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | KXLT-TV Rochester, MN · Full Power | 30.1 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19DP-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 26.5 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25PE-D Decorah, IA · Translator | 27.3 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FK-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 31.7 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZEO-LD La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 31.7 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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