You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 53818 (Platteville, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 53818 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (134°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (134°), 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 53818
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 16.9 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.0 mi | ENE (66°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.0 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 55.1 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 72.8 mi | WSW (251°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.0 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.0 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 53.0 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 75.6 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 75.6 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 82.8 mi | S (180°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 70.9 mi | ESE (116°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 75.6 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 83.1 mi | SSW (212°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DU-D Bloomington, WI · Translator | 25.4 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 74.1 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Platteville, WI Free TV Channels (1.7 mi from ZIP 53818 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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