You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 53597 (Waunakee, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53597 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SSW (200°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (200°), 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 53597
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 | 9.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 9.5 mi | SSW (204°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 9.1 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 9.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 9.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 9.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZCK-LD Madison, WI · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FT-D Madison, WI · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMWD-LD Madison, WI · Low Power | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23BW-D Madison, WI · Class A | 9.0 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WMWI-LD Verona, WI · Low Power | 9.9 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 62.1 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 78.5 mi | E (94°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | TBN | WWRS-TV Mayville, WI · Full Power | 50.0 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 62.8 mi | SSE (167°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Waunakee, WI Free TV Channels (0.6 mi from ZIP 53597 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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