You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 56356 (Melrose, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56356 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (198°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (198°), 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 56356
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 22.2 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 11.4 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26PF-D Saint Cloud, MN · Low Power | 18.7 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 86.6 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 86.6 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 86.6 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power | 56.0 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 69.7 mi | WSW (243°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCMN-LD St. Cloud-Sartell, MN · Low Power | 23.4 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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