You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 54868 (Rice Lake, WI)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 54868 · 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: S (184°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (184°), 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 54868
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 | 39.6 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WHWC-TV Menomonie, WI · Full Power | 34.0 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WEAU Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 70.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | ABC | WQOW Eau Claire, WI · Full Power | 51.8 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | KSTP-TV St. Paul, MN · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCCO-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | KARE Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | FOX | KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 75.7 mi | WSW (245°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WLEF-TV Park Falls, WI · Full Power | 75.3 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WUCW Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | MyNetworkTV | WFTC Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 75.7 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | Independent | KSTC-TV Minneapolis, MN · Full Power | 76.3 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rice Lake, WI Free TV Channels (3.5 mi from ZIP 54868 center) · Browse all Wisconsin cities & ZIPs.
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