You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 53946 (Markesan, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53946 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: S (169°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (169°), 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 53946
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SSW (210°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 31.6 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.8 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WISN-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 69.1 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | ABC | WBAY-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 69.6 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | WAOW Wausau, WI · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WFRV-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 66.8 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | NBC | WGBA-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.0 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WLUK-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 69.9 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.2 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 70.7 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 70.7 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 70.7 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 71.2 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 70.7 mi | SE (127°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.2 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Educational | WPNE-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 69.6 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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