TV Channels in Birchwood, WI
ZIP Code: 54817 • Coordinates: 45.6764°N, 91.5324°W
Channels available
3 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WHWC-TV
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 197° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 dB
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3 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
-60 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
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
WEUX
Ch. 48-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 48-2
Bounce TV Ch. 48-4
ION Mystery Ch. 48-3
PBS
WHWC-TV
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-42 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
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
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 | WHWC-TV MENOMONIE, WI | 28-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 200° SSW |
| #2 | WEUX CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | 48-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVBounce TV +1 | -52 dBm | Good | 188° S |
| #3 | WQOW EAU CLAIRE, WI | 18-1 720p | ABCCourt TVCatchy Comedy +2 | -60 dBm | Good | 177° S |
| #4 | W24CL-D GRANTSBURG, WI | 28-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -72 dBm | Fair | 284° WNW |
| #5 | W23FC-D EAU CLAIRE, WI | 53-1 480i (w) | 365BLKBlack Vision TVCOZI TV +4 | -74 dBm | Fair | 183° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 88° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Birchwood
Birchwood, Wisconsin (54817) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHWC-TV at -42 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