You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 54981 (Waupaca, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54981 · 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: NNW (327°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (327°), 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 54981
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 | 49.6 mi | NNW (327°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 49.6 mi | NNW (327°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | ABC | WBAY-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 56.1 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WFRV-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 56.8 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | NBC | WGBA-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 56.9 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | WLUK-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 56.6 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | PBS | WHRM-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 49.6 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | Educational | WPNE-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 56.1 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 89.8 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | CW | WCWF Suring, WI · Full Power | 56.6 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | MyNetworkTV | WACY-TV Appleton, WI · Full Power | 56.9 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ET-D Coloma, WI · Translator | 29.7 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMEI Shawano, WI · Full Power | 56.8 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Waupaca, WI Free TV Channels (3.6 mi from ZIP 54981 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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