TV Channels in Colfax, WI
ZIP Code: 54730 • Coordinates: 45.0185°N, 91.7196°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-32 dBm · WQOW
Recommended antenna
Rotator 169° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 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
WQOW
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-32 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
KARE
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
HSN Ch. 11-8
Quest Ch. 11-2
Rewind TV Ch. 23-05
Shop LC Ch. 11-4
The Nest Ch. 11-5
True Crime Network Ch. 11-3
CBS
WCCO-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 23-03
Dabl Ch. 04-3
Nosey Ch. 04-5
Outlaw Ch. 04-4
ROAR Ch. 23-04
Start TV Ch. 04-2
FOX
KMSP-TV
Ch. 09-09 · 720p
-54 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
KSTP-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 05-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-7
ION Plus Ch. 05-8
MyN
KMSP-TV
Ch. 23-06 · 480i (w)
-53 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
WKBT-DT
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
MyN Ch. 08-2
Dabl Ch. 08-4
HSN Ch. 08-6
QVC Ch. 08-5
Telemundo
KMWE-LD
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ACE TV Ch. 17-4
Infomercials Ch. 17-5
SonLife Ch. 17-3
TeleXitos Ch. 17-2
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 | WQOW EAU CLAIRE, WI | 18-1 720p | ABCCourt TVCatchy Comedy +2 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 140° SE |
| #2 | WHWC-TV MENOMONIE, WI | 28-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 286° WNW |
| #3 | W26FG-D | 26 | Other | -49 dBm | Excellent | 140° SE |
| #4 | KARE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 11-1 1080i | NBCHSNQuest +4 | -52 dBm | Good | 273° W |
| #5 | WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 04-1 1080i | CBSCharge!Dabl +4 | -52 dBm | Good | 273° W |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 116° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Colfax
Colfax, Wisconsin (54730) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQOW at -32 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