TV Channels in Brodhead, WI
ZIP Code: 53520 • Coordinates: 42.6009°N, 89.3612°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WQRF-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 156° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WTVO
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
MyN Ch. 17-2
NBC
WREX
Ch. 23-10 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 23-10
Court TV Ch. 13-04
Me-TV Ch. 13-03
Me-TV Toons Ch. 13-02
True Crime Network Ch. 13-05
CBS
WIFR-LD
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 23-2
ION Ch. 23-4
Defy TV Ch. 23-7
ION Plus Ch. 23-6
Outlaw Ch. 23-3
FOX
WQRF-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 39-2
ION Mystery Ch. 39-3
Rewind TV Ch. 39-4
PBS
W27EJ-D
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Deutsche Welle Ch. 24-2
CW
WMTV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 15-1
365BLK Ch. 15-6
Me-TV Ch. 15-4
Outlaw Ch. 15-3
Start TV Ch. 15-5
MyN
WTVO
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-1
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
ION
WIFR-LD
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 23-1
Antenna TV Ch. 23-2
Defy TV Ch. 23-7
ION Plus Ch. 23-6
Outlaw Ch. 23-3
Telemundo
WFBN-LD
Ch. 35-02 · 1080i
-56 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 35-01
Start TV Ch. 35-03
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WQRF-TV ROCKFORD, IL | 39-1 720p | FOXBounce TVION Mystery +1 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 156° SSE |
| #2 | WTVO ROCKFORD, IL | 17-1 720p | ABCGritLaff +1 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 156° SSE |
| #3 | WTVO ROCKFORD, IL | 17-1 720p | ABCGritLaff +1 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 156° SSE |
| #4 | WSLN FREEPORT, IL | 19-2 720p | 365BLKCW+Weather | -43 dBm | Excellent | 155° SSE |
| #5 | WFBN-LD ROCKFORD, IL | 35-02 1080i | TelemundoHeroes & IconsStart TV | -56 dBm | Good | 155° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 0°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Brodhead
Brodhead, Wisconsin (53520) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQRF-TV at -40 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 and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely