ZIP 56481 46.4630° N  94.9362° W

TV Channels in Verndale, MN

ZIP Code: 56481 • Coordinates: 46.4630°N, 94.9362°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · KAWB
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 193° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
K17FE-D
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
NBC
K26CL-D
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-88 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
KCCW-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-53 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
KVRR
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 15-2
PBS
KAWB
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-42 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
-85 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
K20NH-D
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-69 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
K34AF-D
Ch. 41-6 · 480i (w)
-89 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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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KAWB
BRAINERD, MN
 22-1 720p
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3
-42 dBm Excellent 97° E
#2
K17FE-D
WADENA, MN
 42-1 720p
ABC
-43 dBm Excellent 231° SW
#3
KONC
ALEXANDRIA, MN
 07-4 480i (w)
Biz TVInfomercialsInfomercials +3
-47 dBm Excellent 162° SSE
#4
K22NL-D
WADENA, MN
 47-1 480i
3ABN3ABN Dare to Dream3ABN Latino +4
-48 dBm Excellent 252° WSW
#5
KVRR
FARGO, ND
 15-1 720p
FOXAntenna TV
-52 dBm Good 284° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 193° · SSW · Spread 96°

Towers spread 96° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Verndale

Verndale, Minnesota (56481) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KAWB at -42 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