You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 53216 (Milwaukee, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53216 · 18 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
18 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: ENE (69°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (69°), 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 53216
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 | 3.0 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 2.9 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 3.8 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 4.0 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 3.7 mi | E (79°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 3.7 mi | E (79°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 3.7 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 4.0 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 3.7 mi | E (79°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 4.0 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYTU-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 2.9 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBME-CD Milwaukee, WI · Class A | 2.9 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | Shop At Hm | WMLW-TV Racine, WI · Full Power | 2.9 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WPVS-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 3.7 mi | E (79°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTSJ-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 3.7 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMKE-CD Milwaukee, WI · Class A | 3.7 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTAS-LD Waukesha, WI · Low Power | 13.5 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDMW-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 13.5 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 36.7 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 78.7 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 85.2 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 78.7 mi | W (269°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 85.2 mi | SSE (168°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 78.7 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 85.2 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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