WLEF-TV
Full power TV station · Park Falls, Wisconsin
WLEF-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Park Falls, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 22 cities and towns within 71 miles.
About WLEF-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, WLEF-TV runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 445 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 63% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 62 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 71 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 22 cities and towns in our guide with about 66,200 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Park Falls, WI |
| Tower location | 45.94514, -90.27292 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 63046 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WLEF-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Falls, WI | 8.1 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Phillips, WI | 18 mi | 20° NNE | Good |
| Lac du Flambeau, WI | 18 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Hurley, WI | 35 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Ironwood, MI | 36 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Bessemer, MI | 39 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Wakefield, MI | 40 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Tomahawk, WI | 42 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Rhinelander, WI | 47 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Eagle River, WI | 49 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Ladysmith, WI | 52 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Little Round Lake, WI | 53 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Ashland, WI | 53 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Medford, WI | 56 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Hayward, WI | 58 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Washburn, WI | 58 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Merrill, WI | 60 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| Athens, WI | 64 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Nashville, WI | 67 mi | 296° WNW | Fair |
| Cornell, WI | 68 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Abbotsford, WI | 69 mi | 2° N | Fair |
| Maine, WI | 69 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WLEF-TV transmitter tower?
WLEF-TV broadcasts from a tower at 45.9451, -90.2729, near Park Falls, WI. It is licensed to Park Falls, Wisconsin.
How far does WLEF-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 71 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WLEF-TV with an antenna?
About 66,200 people live in the 22 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WLEF-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WLEF-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.