You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 53949 (Montello, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53949 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: S (191°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (191°), 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 53949
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 | 51.2 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.2 mi | S (191°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ET-D Coloma, WI · Translator | 19.7 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.1 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.2 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.2 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 51.2 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 47.2 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | WBAY-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 79.3 mi | ENE (56°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | WAOW Wausau, WI · Full Power | 80.5 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WFRV-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 77.4 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 80.5 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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