You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 56266 (Fairfax, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56266 · 0 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: SSW (211°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (211°), 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 56266
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | ABC | KRWF Redwood Falls, MN · Full Power | 28.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KEYC-TV Mankato, MN · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15LS-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16MV-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17BV-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19CV-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22KU-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25II-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28LL-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29MQ-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33LB-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35NY-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14KE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 26.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26CS-D St. James, MN · Translator | 26.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30FN-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34JX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 74.1 mi | NW (315°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36KW-D Redwood Falls, MN · Translator | 9.3 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16CG-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20LP-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23MF-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IE-D St. James, MN · Translator | 26.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31KV-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KI-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28OH-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32GX-D St. James, MN · Low Power | 26.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMNF-CD Mankato, MN · Class A | 41.7 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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