In Milwaukee, NBC is carried by WTMJ‑TV , which is known on air as TMJ4 and appears as channel 4 on most local TV lineups.

Over‑the‑air (antenna)

  • Virtual channel : 4.1 (shows as “4” on your TV).
  • Physical RF channel : 32 (this is the actual broadcast frequency; you don’t need to tune to 32 manually).

Cable and satellite

Channel numbers can vary slightly by provider, but NBC in Milwaukee is typically:

  • Cable (e.g., Spectrum, Xfinity) : Often channel 4 or 4‑HD , depending on your package.
  • DirecTV : channel 4 for WTMJ‑NBC in the Milwaukee market.
  • DISH Network : Also channel 4 for WTMJ‑NBC in Milwaukee.

Quick reference table

Service type| NBC channel in Milwaukee| Notes
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Over‑the‑air (OTA)| 4.1 (shows as 4) 19| Use an antenna and scan for channels.
DirecTV| 4 1| Local Milwaukee feed.
DISH Network| 4 1| Local Milwaukee feed.
Major cable systems| Usually 4 or 4‑HD 13| Check your provider’s channel guide if 4 doesn’t work.

If you tell me your provider (Spectrum, Xfinity, etc.), a more exact channel number for your setup can be narrowed down. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.