You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 56172 (Slayton, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56172 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: SW (228°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (228°), 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 56172
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | PBS | KSMN Worthington, MN · Full Power | 11.7 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | KSFY-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 51.1 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | KELO-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 51.1 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | NBC | KDLT-TV Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 52.5 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | ABC | KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power | 35.4 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 68.1 mi | E (94°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | KTTW Sioux Falls, SD · Full Power | 53.1 mi | SW (229°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 80.5 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PH-D Sioux Falls, SD · Translator | 51.1 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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