TV Channels in Milwaukee, WI

ZIP Code: 53208 • Coordinates: 43.0440°N, 87.9681°W

Major Network Coverage

ABC
WISN-TV
Ch. 12-1 1080i
-16 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 12-6
Story Television Ch. 12-4
True Crime Network Ch. 12-2
NBC
WTMJ-TV
Ch. 04-1 1080i
-16 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 04-4
Bounce TV Ch. 04-2
ION Mystery Ch. 04-5
QVC2 Ch. 04-6
Shop LC Ch. 04-7
CBS
WDJT-TV
Ch. 58-1 1080i
-16 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 58-4
Me-TV Ch. 58-2
Start TV Ch. 58-5
FOX
WITI
Ch. 06-1 720p
-37 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-2
FOX Weather Ch. 06-4
HSN Ch. 06-3
VCY TV Ch. 30-1
PBS
WMVS
Ch. 10-1 720p
-21 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 10-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-3
Weather Ch. 36-3
World Channel Ch. 36-2
CW
WVTV
Ch. 18-1 1080i
-27 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
CHSN Ch. 24-4
Charge! Ch. 24-3
Comet TV Ch. 24-2
MyN
WVTV
Ch. 18-1 1080i
-27 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 18-1
CHSN Ch. 24-4
Charge! Ch. 24-3
Comet TV Ch. 24-2
ION
WPXE-TV
Ch. 55-3 480i (w)
-38 dBm
Excellent
7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 55-3
Bounce TV Ch. 55-2
Busted Ch. 55-6
Defy TV Ch. 55-4
Game Show Central Ch. 55-7
ION Plus Ch. 55-5
QVC Ch. 55-8
Telemundo
WDJT-TV
Ch. 58-1 1080i
-16 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 58-1
Me-TV Ch. 58-2
Start TV Ch. 58-5
Univision
Not Available

Coverage Map

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Signal Strength:
Excellent Good Moderate Weak Poor
>-30 -40 -50 -60 <-70
(dBm)

Top 5 Strongest Signals

Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality
#1 WISN-TV MILWAUKEE, WI 12-1 1080i
ABCGETStory Television +1 more
-16 dBm Excellent
#2 WDJT-TV MILWAUKEE, WI 58-1 1080i
CBSTelemundoMe-TV +1 more
-16 dBm Excellent
#3 WDJT-TV MILWAUKEE, WI 58-1 1080i
CBSTelemundoMe-TV +1 more
-16 dBm Excellent
#4 WTMJ-TV MILWAUKEE, WI 04-1 1080i
NBCGritLaff +4 more
-16 dBm Excellent
#5 WIWN FOND DU LAC, WI 68-01 720p
COZI TVDablInfomercials +9 more
-20 dBm Excellent

Reception Analysis

Reliability Score
★★★½☆ 7/10
Signal varies 11 dB across area
Antenna Recommendation
Paperclip Test / Attenuator
Signal is extremely strong (-16 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.
Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB

About TV Reception in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (53208) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WISN-TV at -16 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent (-50 dBm+): Indoor antenna should work
  • Good (-65 to -50 dBm): Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair (-80 to -65 dBm): Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor (-95 to -80 dBm): High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal (below -95 dBm): Unlikely to receive