You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 54487 (Tomahawk, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54487 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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 (134°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (134°), 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 54487
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | NBC | WJFW-TV Rhinelander, WI · Full Power | 28.1 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | ABC | WYOW Eagle River, WI · Full Power | 30.1 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WAOW Wausau, WI · Full Power | 40.9 mi | S (176°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 40.9 mi | S (176°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WLEF-TV Park Falls, WI · Full Power | 39.4 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | WHRM-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 40.9 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 83.4 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WTPX-TV Antigo, WI · Full Power | 34.6 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZAW-LD Wausau, WI · Low Power | 34.2 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Familynet | WMOW Crandon, WI · Full Power | 41.9 mi | E (84°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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