TV channels & antenna towers in Osakis, Minnesota

Osakis, Minnesota has a population of about 1,720. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 21 low-power and 15 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 4 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Osakis, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 42 (KSAX). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCCW-TV in Walker, MN, 81 miles to the northeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KARE in Minneapolis, MN, 112 miles to the southeast. 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Point your antenna S, at about 186°. The main network towers for Osakis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Osakis, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

The farthest main network tower for Osakis is KSAX (ABC), 12 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

With 4 stations at fair strength or better, Osakis ranks 314th of 371 places in Minnesota: fewer than the typical Minnesota town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

26% of Minnesota's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.