WECX-LD (CW) · Channel 14
Low power TV station · Eau Claire, Wisconsin
WECX-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 14, licensed to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 30 miles.
About WECX-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 30 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 19 cities and towns in our guide with about 123,000 residents, as far as Eau Claire, WI (28 miles).
WECX-LD shares its transmitter site with WEAU (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WEAU in Eau Claire, WI, 0.0 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 14 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Eau Claire, WI |
| Tower location | 44.66389, -90.96139 |
| Effective radiated power | 10.1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 185705 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WECX-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, WI | 7.9 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Osseo, WI | 15 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Fall Creek, WI | 17 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Greenwood, WI | 19 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Neillsville, WI | 19 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Stanley, WI | 20 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Cadott, WI | 22 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
| Thorp, WI | 22 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Strum, WI | 23 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Loyal, WI | 23 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Lake Wissota, WI | 25 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Altoona, WI | 26 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Seymour, WI | 26 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Black River Falls, WI | 26 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Whitehall, WI | 27 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Lake Hallie, WI | 28 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Eau Claire, WI | 28 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 28 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Blair, WI | 29 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WECX-LD transmitter tower?
WECX-LD broadcasts from a tower at 44.6639, -90.9614, near Augusta, WI. It is licensed to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
What channel is WECX-LD on?
WECX-LD appears as virtual channel 14 (14.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WECX-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 30 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 38 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WECX-LD with an antenna?
About 123,000 people live in the 19 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WECX-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WECX-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.