You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 53968 (Hillsboro, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53968 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: SE (138°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (138°), 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 53968
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 | 53.3 mi | SE (138°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FK-D La Crosse, WI · Low Power | 18.7 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FT-D Madison, WI · Low Power | 18.7 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FN-D Baraboo, WI · Low Power | 18.7 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 63.3 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 55.2 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | WHLA-TV La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 57.7 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 53.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPDR-LD Tomah, WI · Low Power | 25.0 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WXOW La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 57.7 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 79.7 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | FOX | WLAX La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 57.9 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hillsboro, WI Free TV Channels (5.1 mi from ZIP 53968 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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