You can get 11 free TV channels in Tomahawk, WI
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Tomahawk. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: SE (136°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (136°), 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 Tomahawk, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | NBC | WJFW-TV Rhinelander, WI · Full Power | 27.6 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | ABC | WYOW Eagle River, WI · Full Power | 30.3 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WAOW Wausau, WI · Full Power | 38.6 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 38.6 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | WHRM-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 38.6 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WLEF-TV Park Falls, WI · Full Power | 42.1 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | Familynet | WMOW Crandon, WI · Full Power | 40.6 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 83.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WTPX-TV Antigo, WI · Full Power | 32.0 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZAW-LD Wausau, WI · Low Power | 31.6 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EW-D Wausau, WI · Low Power | 34.7 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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