You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 53806 (Lancaster, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53806 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SW (222°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (222°), 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 53806
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DU-D Bloomington, WI · Translator | 12.0 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 21.1 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 52.2 mi | WSW (245°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 73.0 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 57.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 73.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 73.6 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 84.8 mi | SSE (164°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 73.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 74.2 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 72.9 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lancaster, WI Free TV Channels (13.5 mi from ZIP 53806 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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