You can get 16 free TV channels in La Crosse, WI
8 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of La Crosse. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: W (264°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (264°), 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 La Crosse, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 7.2 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 19.3 mi | NNW (343°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 7.5 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 7.3 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQEG-CA La Crescent, MN · Class A | 6.4 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FK-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 6.5 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZEO-LD La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 6.5 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FC-D La Crosse, WI · Translator | 7.2 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 59.4 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | KTTC Rochester, MN · Full Power | 62.6 mi | WSW (254°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19DP-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 27.2 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPDR-LD Tomah, WI · Low Power | 32.4 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31NJ-D Lansing, IA · Translator | 32.8 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | KAAL Austin, MN · Full Power | 66.2 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KIMT Mason City, IA · Full Power | 78.0 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | KSMQ-TV Austin, MN · Full Power | 66.2 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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