You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 54828 (Hayward, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54828 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (81°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (81°), 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 54828
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | PBS | WLEF-TV Park Falls, WI · Full Power | 49.6 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31GH-D Hayward, WI · Translator | 12.1 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | ABC | WDIO-DT Duluth, MN · Full Power | 76.4 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KDLH Duluth, MN · Full Power | 76.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KBJR-TV Superior, WI · Full Power | 76.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 82.9 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | FOX | KQDS-TV Duluth, MN · Full Power | 76.7 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 61.4 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WDSE Duluth, MN · Full Power | 76.7 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hayward, WI Free TV Channels (14.8 mi from ZIP 54828 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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