You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 53925 (Columbus, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53925 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: SW (227°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (227°), 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 53925
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WMWI-LD Verona, WI · Low Power | 14.9 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 27.7 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 58.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.2 mi | ESE (105°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.2 mi | ESE (105°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 60.2 mi | ESE (105°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZCK-LD Madison, WI · Low Power | 28.4 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMWD-LD Madison, WI · Low Power | 28.4 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WISN-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 58.7 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.4 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 71.8 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.7 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.2 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 60.7 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.7 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FT-D Madison, WI · Low Power | 28.4 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23BW-D Madison, WI · Class A | 28.4 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 71.4 mi | S (185°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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