You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 56304 (St. Cloud, MN)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56304 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

16Total Stations

3Strong (Indoor OK)

SEMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

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Recommended Setup for This Area

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.

📡 VHF Alert: 3 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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🧭 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: SE (130°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (130°), 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 56304

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.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
–	Local / LPTV	K12XY-D St Cloud, MN · Low Power	9.2 mi	WSW (257°)	High VHF RF 12	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	WCMN-LD St. Cloud-Sartell, MN · Low Power	9.9 mi	W (275°)	UHF RF 14	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power	22.2 mi	W (277°)	High VHF RF 7	● Strong — Indoor OK
5	ABC	KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power	55.1 mi	SE (126°)	UHF RF 35	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
4	CBS	WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	55.1 mi	SE (126°)	UHF RF 32	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
11	NBC	KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	55.1 mi	SE (126°)	UHF RF 31	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
41	ION	KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power	34.9 mi	ESE (112°)	UHF RF 16	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
–	Local / LPTV	K26PF-D Saint Cloud, MN · Low Power	14.5 mi	WNW (282°)	UHF RF 26	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
9	FOX	KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	55.8 mi	SE (125°)	High VHF RF 9	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
17	PBS	KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power	55.8 mi	SE (125°)	UHF RF 23	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
2	PBS	KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power	55.8 mi	SE (125°)	UHF RF 34	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
23	CW	WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	55.1 mi	SE (126°)	UHF RF 22	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
29	MyNetworkTV	WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	55.8 mi	SE (125°)	UHF RF 29	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
45	Independent	KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power	55.1 mi	SE (126°)	UHF RF 30	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	K28PQ-D Saint Cloud, MN · Low Power	19.7 mi	ESE (121°)	UHF RF 28	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
42	ABC	KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power	55.4 mi	WNW (283°)	UHF RF 24	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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