TV Channels in Donaldson, MN
ZIP Code: 56720 • Coordinates: 48.5635°N, 96.9045°W
Channels available
4 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-83 dBm · KCGE-DT
Reliability
6 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 211° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
§ 01
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
WDAZ-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-85 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
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
KBRR
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-86 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 10-2
PBS
KCGE-DT
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-83 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
WDAZ-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-85 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
§ 02
Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Donaldson, MN. Coverage Map
Loading map...
Select Network
Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
§ 03
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 | -83 dBm | Poor | 161° SSE |
| #2 | WDAZ-TV DEVIL'S LAKE, ND | 08-1 720p | ABCGritION +3 | -85 dBm | No Signal | 240° WSW |
| #3 | WDAZ-TV DEVIL'S LAKE, ND | 08-1 720p | ABCGritION +3 | -85 dBm | No Signal | 240° WSW |
| #4 | KBRR THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | 10-1 720p | FOXAntenna TV | -86 dBm | No Signal | 161° SSE |
| #5 | KNRR PEMBINA, ND | 12-1 720p | FOXAntenna TV | -88 dBm | No Signal | 323° NW |
§ 04
How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 112° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
§ 05
About TV Reception in Donaldson
Donaldson, Minnesota (56720) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KCGE-DT at -83 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