TV Channels in Madison, WI
ZIP Code: 53718 • Coordinates: 43.0970°N, 89.2746°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-33 dBm · WMWI-LD
Recommended antenna
Rotator 46° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 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
-54 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
-53 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
WREX
Ch. 23-10 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 13-01
Court TV Ch. 13-04
Me-TV Ch. 13-03
Me-TV Toons Ch. 13-02
True Crime Network Ch. 13-05
FOX
WQRF-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 39-2
ION Mystery Ch. 39-3
Rewind TV Ch. 39-4
PBS
WMVS
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 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
-54 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
CHSN Ch. 24-4
Charge! Ch. 24-3
Comet TV Ch. 24-2
MyN
WTVO
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-1
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
ION
WPXE-TV
Ch. 55-3 · 480i (w)
-55 dBm
+ 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
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 58-1
Me-TV Ch. 58-2
Start TV Ch. 58-5
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WMWI-LD VERONA, WI | 16-4 480i (w) | Diya TVPurple TV | -33 dBm | Excellent | 8° N |
| #2 | W35DY-D | 35 | Other | -40 dBm | Excellent | 171° S |
| #3 | WQRF-TV ROCKFORD, IL | 39-1 720p | FOXBounce TVION Mystery +1 | -52 dBm | Good | 175° S |
| #4 | WIWN FOND DU LAC, WI | 68-01 720p | COZI TVDablInfomercials +9 | -52 dBm | Good | 90° E |
| #5 | WSLN FREEPORT, IL | 19-2 720p | 365BLKCW+Weather | -52 dBm | Good | 175° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 128° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Madison
Madison, Wisconsin (53718) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMWI-LD at -33 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