You can get 16 free TV channels in Platteville, WI
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Platteville. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: E (90°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (90°), 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 Platteville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 16.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ENE (64°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 54.5 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 73.6 mi | WSW (253°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 81.6 mi | S (180°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 69.3 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 82.7 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DU-D Bloomington, WI · Translator | 27.1 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 72.5 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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