ZIP 56710 48.2181° N  96.9977° W

TV Channels in Alvarado, MN

ZIP Code: 56710 • Coordinates: 48.2181°N, 96.9977°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-78 dBm · KCGE-DT
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 31 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 169° S
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
WDAZ-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 08-6
ION Ch. 08-4
ION Plus Ch. 08-5
Independent Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 08-2
NBC
KVLY-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-80 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
-80 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
-81 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 10-2
PBS
KCGE-DT
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-78 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
KRDK-TV
Ch. 04-06 · 480i (w)
-84 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
WDAZ-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Grit Ch. 08-6
ION Plus Ch. 08-5
Independent Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 08-2
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
KCGE-DT
CROOKSTON, MN
 16-1 1080i
PBSCreateMN Channel +2
-78 dBm Poor 133° SE
#2
KNGF
GRAND FORKS, ND
 27-1 720p
BEK SportsNewsNewsmax2 +3
-79 dBm Poor 193° SSW
#3
KVLY-TV
FARGO, ND
 11-2 720p
CBSNBC365BLK +1
-80 dBm Poor 193° SSW
#4
KVLY-TV
FARGO, ND
 11-2 720p
CBSNBC365BLK +1
-80 dBm Poor 193° SSW
#5
KBRR
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN
 10-1 720p
FOXAntenna TV
-81 dBm Poor 132° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 31 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 169° · S · Spread 36°

Towers clustered within 36°

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

Alvarado, Minnesota (56710) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCGE-DT at -78 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