ZIP 56579 46.4635° N  96.3387° W

TV Channels in Rothsay, MN

ZIP Code: 56579 • Coordinates: 46.4635°N, 96.3387°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · WDAY-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 314° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
WDAY-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 06-6
ION Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-5
Independent Ch. 06-3
True Crime Network Ch. 06-2
NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
KVRR
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 15-2
PBS
KFME
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 13-2
MN Channel Ch. 13-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 13-4
World Channel Ch. 13-2
CW
K18DG-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-99 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
KRDK-TV
Ch. 04-06 · 480i (w)
-48 dBm
+ 10 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 04-06
AWE Plus Ch. 04-08
Bounce TV Ch. 04-05
COZI TV Ch. 04-01
Diya TV Ch. 04-11
GET Ch. 04-10
ION Mystery Ch. 04-04
Jewelry TV Ch. 04-12
One America Plus Ch. 04-07
Quest Ch. 04-09
ION
WDAY-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 06-1
Grit Ch. 06-6
ION Plus Ch. 06-5
Independent Ch. 06-3
True Crime Network Ch. 06-2
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WDAY-TV
FARGO, ND
 06-1 720p
ABCGritION +3
-36 dBm Excellent 313° NW
#2
WDAY-TV
FARGO, ND
 06-1 720p
ABCGritION +3
-36 dBm Excellent 313° NW
#3
KFME
FARGO, ND
 13-1 1080i
PBSCreateMN Channel +2
-43 dBm Excellent 313° NW
#4
KRDK-TV
VALLEY CITY, ND
 04-06 480i (w)
LaffMyNAWE Plus +8
-48 dBm Excellent 320° NW
#5
K22OG-D
 22 Other -52 dBm Good 323° NW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 314° · NW · Spread 9°

Towers clustered within 9°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Rothsay

Rothsay, Minnesota (56579) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDAY-TV at -36 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