You can get 14 free TV channels in Amherst, WI
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Amherst. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: NNW (329°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (329°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Amherst, WI
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 | 38.3 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 38.3 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | WHRM-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 38.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | ABC | WBAY-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 63.2 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WFRV-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 64.7 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | NBC | WGBA-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 64.5 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 84.0 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WLUK-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 63.7 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WTPX-TV Antigo, WI · Full Power | 42.9 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRJT-LD Wausau, WI · Low Power | 31.3 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EV-D Stevens Point, WI · Low Power | 33.4 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZAW-LD Wausau, WI · Low Power | 42.9 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Educational | WPNE-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 63.2 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMEI Shawano, WI · Full Power | 64.7 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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