TV Channels in Aitkin, MN
ZIP Code: 56431 • Coordinates: 46.4911°N, 93.6356°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-80 dBm · KCCW-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 310° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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6 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
-88 dBm
NBC
Not Available
CBS
KCCW-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 12-3
Nosey Ch. 12-5
Outlaw Ch. 12-4
Start TV Ch. 12-2
FOX
K29EB-D
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-96 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 21-2
PBS
KAWB
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-83 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
Not Available
MyN
K20NH-D
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-98 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 23-06
Comet TV Ch. 23-02
FOX Weather Ch. 26-4
Movies! Ch. 26-3
ION
WIRT-DT
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-89 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
Grit Ch. 13-5
ION Mystery Ch. 13-6
ION Plus Ch. 13-4
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
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 | KCCW-TV WALKER, MN | 12-1 1080i | CBSDablNosey +2 | -80 dBm | Poor | 309° NW |
| #2 | KAWB BRAINERD, MN | 22-1 720p | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3 | -83 dBm | Poor | 263° W |
| #3 | WRPT HIBBING, MN | 31-1 1080i | PBSCreateMN Channel +3 | -85 dBm | No Signal | 27° NNE |
| #4 | K16BQ-D BRAINERD, MN | 42-1 720p | ABC | -88 dBm | No Signal | 245° WSW |
| #5 | WIRT-DT HIBBING, MN | 13-1 720p | ABCGritION +3 | -89 dBm | No Signal | 27° NNE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 77° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Aitkin
Aitkin, Minnesota (56431) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCCW-TV at -80 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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