You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 53042 (Kiel, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53042 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: N (358°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (358°), 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 53042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | CBS | WFRV-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 26.0 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | ABC | WBAY-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 31.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | NBC | WGBA-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 27.7 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | FOX | WLUK-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 31.2 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | CW | WCWF Suring, WI · Full Power | 31.2 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | MyNetworkTV | WACY-TV Appleton, WI · Full Power | 27.7 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Educational | WPNE-TV Green Bay, WI · Full Power | 31.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WISN-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 58.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 58.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.0 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 59.6 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 59.6 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 59.6 mi | S (177°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 60.0 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EW-D Green Bay, WI · Translator | 26.0 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20FH-D Green Bay, WI · Low Power | 27.8 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 45.4 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 59.9 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 59.5 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 60.0 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGBD-LD Green Bay, WI · Low Power | 31.2 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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