ZIP 54728 45.3079° N  91.6378° W

TV Channels in Chetek, WI

ZIP Code: 54728 • Coordinates: 45.3079°N, 91.6378°W

Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WHWC-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 202° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 dB
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Major Network Coverage

5 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
WQOW
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 18-4
Catchy Comedy Ch. 18-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 18-3
True Crime Network Ch. 18-5
NBC
WEAU
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-47 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
Not Available
FOX
KMSP-TV
Ch. 09-09 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 09-04
Catchy Comedy Ch. 09-06
QVC Ch. 09-05
Story Television Ch. 09-08
PBS
WHWC-TV
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 28-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 28-4
Wisconsin Channel Ch. 28-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
KMSP-TV
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 23-06
Comet TV Ch. 23-02
FOX Weather Ch. 09-07
Movies! Ch. 09-03
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WHWC-TV
MENOMONIE, WI
 28-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-40 dBm Excellent 211° SSW
#2
WEAU
EAU CLAIRE, WI
 13-01 1080i
NBCCOZI TVCW+ +4
-47 dBm Excellent 143° SE
#3
WQOW
EAU CLAIRE, WI
 18-1 720p
ABCCourt TVCatchy Comedy +2
-49 dBm Excellent 166° SSE
#4
WFTC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
 23-06 480i (w)
Antenna TVMyNComet TV +2
-51 dBm Good 257° WSW
#5
KMSP-TV
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
 09-09 720p
FOXBUZZRCatchy Comedy +2
-53 dBm Good 257° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 202° · SSW · Spread 59°

Towers within 59° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 7 dB
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About TV Reception in Chetek

Chetek, Wisconsin (54728) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHWC-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