You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 54872 (Frederic, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54872 · 1 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: NW (321°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (321°), 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 54872
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W24CL-D Grantsburg, WI · Translator | 6.1 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 56.3 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | ABC | WDIO-DT Duluth, MN · Full Power | 71.3 mi | N (10°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KDLH Duluth, MN · Full Power | 71.5 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KBJR-TV Superior, WI · Full Power | 71.5 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | FOX | KQDS-TV Duluth, MN · Full Power | 71.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | KTCI-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | KTCA-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WDSE Duluth, MN · Full Power | 71.6 mi | N (10°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Frederic, WI Free TV Channels (8.9 mi from ZIP 54872 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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