You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 53156 (Palmyra, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53156 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 14 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: NE (49°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (49°), 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 53156
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 | ABC | WISN-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 36.7 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 36.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WNW (284°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 37.4 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 37.6 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 37.4 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 37.4 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 37.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 37.6 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 37.4 mi | ENE (67°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 37.6 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 37.9 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 46.7 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 52.7 mi | SW (219°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | Shop At Hm | WMLW-TV Racine, WI · Full Power | 36.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 50.6 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 51.1 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 85.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 85.1 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 51.1 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 85.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 85.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 85.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYTU-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 36.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBME-CD Milwaukee, WI · Class A | 36.6 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WPVS-LD Milwaukee, WI · Low Power | 37.4 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 85.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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