TV Channels in Bowlus, MN
ZIP Code: 56314 • Coordinates: 45.8147°N, 94.4330°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-32 dBm · KONC
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 178° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 14 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
K16BQ-D
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
NBC
K17FA-D
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-84 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
K14LF-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-84 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
K30FZ-D
Ch. 09-09 · 720p
-73 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
KAWB
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-4
First Nations Experience Ch. 22-2
MN Channel Ch. 22-6
PBS Encore Ch. 22-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-3
CW
K18DG-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-97 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
K36OL-D
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-86 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
KPXM-TV
Ch. 41-6 · 480i (w)
-46 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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KONC ALEXANDRIA, MN | 07-4 480i (w) | Biz TVInfomercialsInfomercials +3 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 193° SSW |
| #2 | KPXM-TV ST. CLOUD, MN | 41-6 480i (w) | Court TVGritION +5 | -46 dBm | Excellent | 123° ESE |
| #3 | WCMN-LD ST. CLOUD-SARTELL, MN | 13-1 nan | Religious | -50 dBm | Good | 156° SSE |
| #4 | K20KW-D | 20 | Other | -52 dBm | Good | 159° SSE |
| #5 | K26PF-D SAINT CLOUD, MN | 26-05 480p | ACE TVAWE PlusBark TV +12 | -62 dBm | Good | 167° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 55° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Bowlus
Bowlus, Minnesota (56314) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KONC at -32 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