You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 53587 (Darlington, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53587 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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 (48°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (48°), 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 53587
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 37.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 37.8 mi | NNE (30°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 38.8 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 39.2 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 37.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 37.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 37.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 42.2 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 42.5 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 77.2 mi | SSW (203°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 42.5 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
Closest city guide: Darlington, WI Free TV Channels (12.8 mi from ZIP 53587 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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