You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 53086 (Slinger, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53086 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: SE (132°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (132°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 53086
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | WISN-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 23.0 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 22.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 24.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 25.1 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 24.6 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 24.6 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 24.6 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 25.1 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 24.6 mi | SE (131°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 25.1 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 14.7 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYTU-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 22.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBME-CD Milwaukee, WI · Class A | 22.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Shop At Hm | WMLW-TV Racine, WI · Full Power | 22.9 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WPVS-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 24.6 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 66.3 mi | WSW (254°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMKE-CD Milwaukee, WI · Class A | 24.6 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 66.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | ABC | WBAY-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 75.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WFRV-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 70.8 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 64.1 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 66.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 66.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 66.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTSJ-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 24.6 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTAS-LD Waukesha, WI · Low Power | 25.3 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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