WHWC-TV
Full power TV station · Menomonie, Wisconsin
WHWC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Menomonie, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 113 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WHWC-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 400 kW effective radiated power, WHWC-TV runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 350 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 45% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 113 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,170,000 residents, as far as Roseville, MN (63 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Menomonie, WI |
| Tower location | 45.04692, -91.86322 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 18793 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHWC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie, WI | 12 mi | 13° NNE | Strong |
| Lake Hallie, WI | 24 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Eau Claire, WI | 24 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 24 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Altoona, WI | 27 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Rice Lake, WI | 32 mi | 191° S | Good |
| New Richmond, WI | 33 mi | 99° E | Good |
| River Falls, WI | 39 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Hudson, WI | 44 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Lake City, MN | 46 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Stillwater, MN | 46 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Red Wing, MN | 47 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Lake Elmo, MN | 50 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Hastings, MN | 53 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Mahtomedi, MN | 53 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Oakdale, MN | 54 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Woodbury, MN | 54 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 55 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| North Saint Paul, MN | 55 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Hugo, MN | 56 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Maplewood, MN | 56 mi | 83° E | Good |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 56 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Saint Paul Park, MN | 57 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Forest Lake, MN | 57 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 58 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Wyoming, MN | 59 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Vadnais Heights, MN | 59 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 59 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| North Oaks, MN | 59 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Little Canada, MN | 60 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Lino Lakes, MN | 60 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Saint Paul, MN | 61 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| West Saint Paul, MN | 61 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Shoreview, MN | 63 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| North Branch, MN | 63 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Arden Hills, MN | 63 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Roseville, MN | 63 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Circle Pines, MN | 63 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Mendota Heights, MN | 63 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Falcon Heights, MN | 64 mi | 86° E | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHWC-TV transmitter tower?
WHWC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 45.0469, -91.8632, near Tainter Lake, WI. It is licensed to Menomonie, Wisconsin.
How far does WHWC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHWC-TV with an antenna?
About 1,170,000 people live in the 113 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHWC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHWC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.