You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 53501 (Beloit, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53501 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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 (284°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (284°), 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 53501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 22.4 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Translator | 9.9 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 22.8 mi | SSW (202°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FL-D Rockford, IL · Low Power | 10.2 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 21.7 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 39.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 37.3 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 22.4 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 39.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 39.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 39.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DY-D Stoughton, WI · Translator | 4.9 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 21.7 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WISN-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 67.9 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 67.8 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 89.1 mi | ESE (124°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 68.3 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 68.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (60°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (60°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 68.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 68.4 mi | ENE (60°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 68.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 21.7 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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