You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 56479 (Staples, MN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 56479 · 2 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: ENE (59°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (59°), 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 56479
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | KAWB Brainerd, MN · Full Power | 15.9 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17FE-D Wadena, MN · Translator | 13.4 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KCCW-TV Walker, MN · Full Power | 38.1 mi | NNE (25°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K22NL-D Wadena, MN · Low Power | 14.5 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | ABC | KSAX Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 70.1 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16BQ-D Brainerd, MN · Translator | 31.0 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32FY-D Park Rapids, MN · Translator | 35.7 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KONC Alexandria, MN · Full Power | 61.4 mi | SSE (167°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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