ZIP 56636 47.3905° N  93.8487° W

TV Channels in Deer River, MN

ZIP Code: 56636 • Coordinates: 47.3905°N, 93.8487°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · KCCW-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
K36KZ-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 13-5
ION Ch. 13-3
ION Mystery Ch. 13-6
ION Plus Ch. 13-4
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
NBC
KRII
Ch. 11-2 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-2
MyN Ch. 11-3
CBS
KCCW-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-48 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
-79 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 21-2
PBS
KAWE
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-50 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
KRII
Ch. 11-2 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-2
NBC Ch. 11-1
ION
K36KZ-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-69 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
KCCW-TV
WALKER, MN
 12-1 1080i
CBSDablNosey +2
-48 dBm Excellent 222° SW
#2
KRII
CHISHOLM, MN
 11-2 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-49 dBm Excellent 52° NE
#3
KRII
CHISHOLM, MN
 11-2 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-49 dBm Excellent 52° NE
#4
KRII
CHISHOLM, MN
 11-2 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-49 dBm Excellent 52° NE
#5
KAWE
BEMIDJI, MN
 09-1 720p
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +3
-50 dBm Good 306° 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 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (167°)

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

Deer River, Minnesota (56636) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCCW-TV at -48 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