You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 58218 (Thompson, ND)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 58218 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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.
🧭 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 (193°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (193°), 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 58218
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | KRDK-TV Valley City, ND · Full Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | KVLY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 20.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNGF Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 20.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | WDAY-TV Fargo, ND · Full Power | 40.9 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | FOX | KBRR Thief River Falls, MN · Full Power | 33.9 mi | NE (38°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | PBS | KCGE-DT Crookston, MN · Full Power | 33.9 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | KFME Fargo, ND · Full Power | 40.6 mi | S (189°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28MA-D Argusville, ND · Low Power | 20.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WDAZ-TV Devil'S Lake, ND · Full Power | 57.4 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | PBS | KGFE Grand Forks, ND · Full Power | 33.9 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30LR-D Grand Forks, ND · Low Power | 25.5 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | FOX | KVRR Fargo, ND · Full Power | 74.5 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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