TV Channels in Cottonwood, MN
ZIP Code: 56229 • Coordinates: 44.5940°N, 95.7164°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-37 dBm · KRWF
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 74° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
KRWF
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
NBC
K22KU-D
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
HSN Ch. 11-8
Quest Ch. 11-2
Rewind TV Ch. 23-05
Shop LC Ch. 11-4
The Nest Ch. 11-5
True Crime Network Ch. 11-3
CBS
K18IR-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 23-03
Dabl Ch. 04-3
Nosey Ch. 04-5
Outlaw Ch. 04-4
ROAR Ch. 23-04
Start TV Ch. 04-2
FOX
K16CG-D
Ch. 09-09 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 09-04
Catchy Comedy Ch. 09-06
QVC Ch. 09-05
Story Television Ch. 09-08
PBS
KWCM-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 10-2
First Nations Experience Ch. 10-6
MN Channel Ch. 10-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-5
World Channel Ch. 10-4
CW
K14KE-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
K19CV-D
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 23-06
Comet TV Ch. 23-02
FOX Weather Ch. 09-07
Movies! Ch. 09-03
ION
K17BV-D
Ch. 41-6 · 480i (w)
-74 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 41-6
Grit Ch. 41-3
Laff Ch. 41-5
Bounce TV Ch. 41-2
Busted Ch. 41-7
ION Mystery Ch. 41-4
QVC Ch. 41-8
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KRWF REDWOOD FALLS, MN | 43-1 720p | ABC | -37 dBm | Excellent | 124° SE |
| #2 | KWCM-TV APPLETON, MN | 10-1 720p | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 341° NNW |
| #3 | K15LT-D OLIVIA, MN | 47-1 480i | 3ABN3ABN Dare to Dream3ABN Latino +4 | -72 dBm | Fair | 74° ENE |
| #4 | K14KE-D ST. JAMES, MN | 05-1 720p | ABCCWHeroes & Icons +1 | -73 dBm | Fair | 121° ESE |
| #5 | K14KE-D ST. JAMES, MN | 05-1 720p | ABCCWHeroes & Icons +1 | -73 dBm | Fair | 121° ESE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 93° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Cottonwood
Cottonwood, Minnesota (56229) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KRWF at -37 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely