ZIP 54403 45.0185° N  89.5251° W

TV Channels in Wausau, WI

ZIP Code: 54403 • Coordinates: 45.0185°N, 89.5251°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WEAU
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 228° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
WAOW
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 09-4
Catchy Comedy Ch. 09-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 09-3
The Grio Ch. 09-6
True Crime Network Ch. 09-5
NBC
WEAU
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 13-02
CW+ Ch. 14-10
ION Plus Ch. 13-05
Me-TV Ch. 13-03
Movies! Ch. 13-04
Outlaw Ch. 13-06
CBS
WSAW-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-3
CW+ Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Ch. 07-2
Outlaw Ch. 07-6
Quest Ch. 07-5
FOX
WSAW-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
CW+ Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Ch. 07-2
Outlaw Ch. 07-6
Quest Ch. 07-5
PBS
WHRM-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 20-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 20-4
Wisconsin Channel Ch. 20-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WTPX-TV
Ch. 46-2 · 480i (w)
-68 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 46-2
Laff Ch. 46-4
Bounce TV Ch. 46-5
Game Show Central Ch. 46-7
HSN Ch. 46-8
ION Mystery Ch. 46-3
QVC2 Ch. 46-9
Scripps News Ch. 46-6
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WEAU
EAU CLAIRE, WI
 13-01 1080i
NBCCOZI TVCW+ +4
-45 dBm Excellent 251° WSW
#2
W26EE-D
WITTENBERG, WI
 30-1 480i
VCY TV
-53 dBm Good 98° E
#3
WRJT-LD
WAUSAU, WI
 28-6 480i (w)
BUZZRION PlusShop LC +3
-60 dBm Good 212° SSW
#4
W31EV-D
STEVENS POINT, WI
 33-4 480i (w)
Heroes & IconsMe-TVMovies! +1
-61 dBm Good 210° SSW
#5
WAOW
WAUSAU, WI
 09-1 720p
ABCCourt TVCatchy Comedy +3
-63 dBm Good 230° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 228° · SW · Spread 130°

Towers spread 130° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 8 dB
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About TV Reception in Wausau

Wausau, Wisconsin (54403) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WEAU at -45 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