FCC Over-the-Air Signal Report
You can get 40 free TV channels in Rochester, WI
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Rochester. Check your exact ZIP code below.
40Total Stations
3Strong (Indoor OK)
NEMain Tower Dir.
Major Broadcast Networks Nearby
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Recommended Setup for This Area
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
📡 VHF Alert: 3 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.
🧭 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: NE (34°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (34°), 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 Rochester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NE (35°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | ABC | WISN-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.4 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 30.5 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Shop At Hm | WMLW-TV Racine, WI · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 58.7 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WPVS-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 30.6 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYTU-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 30.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBME-CD Milwaukee, WI · Class A | 30.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 55.7 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 56.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 66.3 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 56.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTSJ-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 30.6 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMKE-CD Milwaukee, WI · Class A | 30.6 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 50.6 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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