ZIP 56601 47.5108° N  94.8209° W

TV Channels in Bemidji, MN

ZIP Code: 56601 • Coordinates: 47.5108°N, 94.8209°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · KFTC
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 19 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 40° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
K28DD-D
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-63 dBm
NBC
K20MN-D
Ch. 11-2 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-3
CBS
KCCW-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-47 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
-82 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 21-2
PBS
KAWE
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 09-4
First Nations Experience Ch. 09-2
MN Channel Ch. 09-6
PBS Encore Ch. 09-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 09-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
KFTC
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-35 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
K24MM-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-70 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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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
KFTC
BEMIDJI, MN
 23-06 480i (w)
Antenna TVMyNComet TV +2
-35 dBm Excellent 16° NNE
#2
KAWE
BEMIDJI, MN
 09-1 720p
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3
-41 dBm Excellent 50° NE
#3
KCCW-TV
WALKER, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSDablNosey +2
-47 dBm Excellent 157° SSE
#4
K16KM-D
 16 Other -54 dBm Good 178° S
#5
K28DD-D
BEMIDJI, MN
 42-1 720p
ABC
-63 dBm Good 182° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 19 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 40° · NE · Spread 142°

Towers spread 142° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 6 dB
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About TV Reception in Bemidji

Bemidji, Minnesota (56601) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KFTC at -35 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