You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 54474 (Rothschild, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54474 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: NNW (330°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (330°), 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 54474
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WAOW Wausau, WI · Full Power | 4.8 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WSAW-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 4.8 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | PBS | WHRM-TV Wausau, WI · Full Power | 4.8 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | ION | WTPX-TV Antigo, WI · Full Power | 15.6 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27AU-D Wausau, WI · Low Power | 1.9 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EW-D Wausau, WI · Low Power | 7.6 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZAW-LD Wausau, WI · Low Power | 14.7 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRJT-LD Wausau, WI · Low Power | 19.7 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 67.4 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WJFW-TV Rhinelander, WI · Full Power | 58.4 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EE-D Wittenberg, WI · Low Power | 30.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EV-D Stevens Point, WI · Low Power | 32.0 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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