WACY-TV
Full power TV station · Appleton, Wisconsin
WACY-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Appleton, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 83 cities and towns within 57 miles.
About WACY-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 85 kW effective radiated power, WACY-TV runs more power than 36% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 297 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 27% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 57 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 83 cities and towns in our guide with about 779,000 residents, as far as Fond du Lac, WI (46 miles).
WACY-TV shares its transmitter site with WGBA-TV (NBC) and W30BU-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Appleton, WI |
| Tower location | 44.35833, -87.98011 |
| Effective radiated power | 85 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 297 m (975 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 361 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WACY-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WI | 6.6 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| De Pere, WI | 7.4 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Allouez, WI | 8.4 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Ashwaubenon, WI | 9.6 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Green Bay, WI | 11 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Hobart, WI | 13 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Howard, WI | 14 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Kaukauna, WI | 15 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Little Chute, WI | 18 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Combined Locks, WI | 18 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Kimberly, WI | 19 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Suamico, WI | 19 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Harrison, WI | 20 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Seymour, WI | 20 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Appleton, WI | 23 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Chilton, WI | 24 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Manitowoc, WI | 25 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Two Rivers, WI | 25 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Pulaski, WI | 25 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Menasha, WI | 25 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Neenah, WI | 27 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Kiel, WI | 31 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Oshkosh, WI | 36 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Oconto, WI | 37 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| New London, WI | 38 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Plymouth, WI | 42 mi | 360° N | Fair |
| Clintonville, WI | 43 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Shawano, WI | 43 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Omro, WI | 44 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Sheboygan Falls, WI | 44 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Sheboygan, WI | 44 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Sturgeon Bay, WI | 44 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| North Fond du Lac, WI | 45 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 46 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Peshtigo, WI | 49 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Marinette, WI | 54 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Waupaca, WI | 55 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Menominee, MI | 55 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Berlin, WI | 55 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Ripon, WI | 55 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WACY-TV transmitter tower?
WACY-TV broadcasts from a tower at 44.3583, -87.9801, near Glenmore, WI. It is licensed to Appleton, Wisconsin.
How far does WACY-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 57 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 65 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WACY-TV with an antenna?
About 779,000 people live in the 83 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WACY-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WACY-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.