You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 58521 (Bismarck, ND)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 58521 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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 (192°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (192°), 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 58521
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KXMB-TV Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSW (192°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | KFYR-TV Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 29.9 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | ABC | KBMY Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | KNDB Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 30.8 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | PBS | KBME-TV Bismarck, ND · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSW (191°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33RG-D Bismarck, ND · Low Power | 13.3 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KXBK-LD Bismarck, ND · Low Power | 16.2 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23OL-D Bismarck, ND · Low Power | 29.9 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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