You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 54421 (Colby, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54421 · 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: E (97°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (97°), 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 54421
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WAOW Wausau, WI · Full Power | 29.3 mi | E (86°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 29.3 mi | E (86°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 36.7 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | PBS | WHRM-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 29.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | ABC | WQOW Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 58.0 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WKBT-DT La Crosse, WI · Full Power | 75.9 mi | SW (223°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WLEF-TV Park Falls, WI · Full Power | 72.6 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WTPX-TV Antigo, WI · Full Power | 43.2 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRJT-LD Wausau, WI · Low Power | 27.5 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EV-D Stevens Point, WI · Low Power | 33.1 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EW-D Wausau, WI · Low Power | 34.1 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WECX-LD Eau Claire, WI · Low Power | 36.7 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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