TV Channels in Fifty Lakes, MN
ZIP Code: 56448 • Coordinates: 46.7881°N, 94.0822°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-32 dBm · KCCW-TV
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 275° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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7 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
-50 dBm
NBC
K18JM-D
Ch. 11-2 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-3
CBS
KCCW-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-32 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
-74 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 21-2
PBS
KAWB
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-40 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)
-59 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
-72 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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KCCW-TV WALKER, MN | 12-1 1080i | CBSDablNosey +2 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 300° WNW |
| #2 | KAWB BRAINERD, MN | 22-1 720p | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 216° SW |
| #3 | K16BQ-D BRAINERD, MN | 42-1 720p | ABC | -50 dBm | Good | 187° S |
| #4 | KAWE BEMIDJI, MN | 09-1 720p | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3 | -52 dBm | Good | 343° NNW |
| #5 | K20NH-D BRAINERD, MN | 23-06 480i (w) | Antenna TVMyNComet TV +2 | -59 dBm | Good | 187° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 19 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 88° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Fifty Lakes
Fifty Lakes, Minnesota (56448) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCCW-TV 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