You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 54817 (Rice Lake, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54817 · 0 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 54817
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | FOX | WEUX Chippewa Falls, WI · Full Power | 50.2 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 46.4 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | WLEF-TV Park Falls, WI · Full Power | 63.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31GH-D Hayward, WI · Translator | 23.1 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | ABC | WQOW Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 60.6 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | ABC | WDIO-DT Duluth, MN · Full Power | 81.8 mi | NNW (340°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 75.3 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | FOX | KQDS-TV Duluth, MN · Full Power | 82.1 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WDSE Duluth, MN · Full Power | 82.1 mi | NNW (340°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rice Lake, WI Free TV Channels (16.9 mi from ZIP 54817 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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