You can get 6 free channels in ZIP 54490 (Medford, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54490 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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 (131°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (131°), 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 54490
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 | 44.8 mi | SE (128°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 44.8 mi | SE (128°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 53.1 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WLEF-TV Park Falls, WI · Full Power | 43.3 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | WHRM-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 44.8 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WJFW-TV Rhinelander, WI · Full Power | 62.8 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Medford, WI Free TV Channels (13.5 mi from ZIP 54490 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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