You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 56440 (Long Prairie, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56440 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: SE (142°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (142°), 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 56440
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 | 32.4 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power | 30.5 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 45.1 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 59.7 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17FE-D Wadena, MN · Translator | 17.9 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31QO-D Alexandria, MN · Low Power | 27.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 70.9 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KWCM-TV Appleton, MN · Full Power | 84.2 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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