TV Channels in Thief River Fall, MN
ZIP Code: 56701 • Coordinates: 48.1205°N, 96.2000°W
Channels available
4 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-77 dBm · KCGE-DT
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 233° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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4 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
Not Available
NBC
KVLY-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-2
365BLK Ch. 11-4
Me-TV Ch. 11-3
CBS
KVLY-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 11-1
365BLK Ch. 11-4
Me-TV Ch. 11-3
FOX
KBRR
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 10-2
PBS
KCGE-DT
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 16-2
MN Channel Ch. 16-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 16-4
World Channel Ch. 16-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KCGE-DT CROOKSTON, MN | 16-1 1080i | PBSCreateMN Channel +2 | -77 dBm | Poor | 242° WSW |
| #2 | KBRR THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | 10-1 720p | FOXAntenna TV | -80 dBm | Poor | 242° WSW |
| #3 | KNGF GRAND FORKS, ND | 27-1 720p | BEK SportsNewsNewsmax2 +3 | -81 dBm | Poor | 224° SW |
| #4 | KVLY-TV FARGO, ND | 11-2 720p | CBSNBC365BLK +1 | -82 dBm | Poor | 224° SW |
| #5 | KVLY-TV FARGO, ND | 11-2 720p | CBSNBC365BLK +1 | -82 dBm | Poor | 224° SW |
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 10°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Thief River Fall
Thief River Fall, Minnesota (56701) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCGE-DT at -77 dBm, rated as "Poor" 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