You can get 21 free TV channels in Hudson, WI
11 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Hudson. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: WNW (292°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (292°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Hudson, WI
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 20.3 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 20.3 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 20.3 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 20.3 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 21.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19EN-D River Falls, WI · Translator | 4.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W11DX-D Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 13.0 mi | WSW (254°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 42.7 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K12XX-D Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 20.3 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | ION | KPXM-TV St. Cloud, MN · Full Power | 41.3 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K14RB-D St. Paul, MN · Low Power | 26.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMBD-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 26.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KJNK-LD Minneapolis, MN · Translator | 26.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33LN-D Minneapolis, MN · Class A | 26.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KMQV-LD Rochester, MN · Low Power | 26.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 89.1 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUMN-LD Minneapolis, MN · Low Power | 26.4 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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