WMEI (Telemundo) · Channel 31.6
Full power TV station · Shawano, Wisconsin
WMEI is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Telemundo on virtual channel 31.6, licensed to Shawano, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 107 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About WMEI
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WMEI runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 333 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 42% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 107 cities and towns in our guide with about 878,000 residents, as far as West Bend, WI (64 miles).
WMEI shares its transmitter site with WFRV-TV (CBS). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Telemundo station in our data is WSNS-TV in Chicago, IL, 170 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Telemundo is a Spanish-language broadcast network with telenovelas, news, entertainment and major soccer coverage. It is one of the two largest Spanish-language networks on U.S. antenna TV.
Station facts
| Network | Telemundo |
| Virtual channel | 31.6 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Shawano, WI |
| Tower location | 44.33336, -87.98214 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 333 m (1,092 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776266 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMEI
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WI | 8.2 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| De Pere, WI | 8.9 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Allouez, WI | 10 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Ashwaubenon, WI | 11 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Green Bay, WI | 13 mi | 172° S | Strong |
| Hobart, WI | 14 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Kaukauna, WI | 15 mi | 75° ENE | Strong |
| Howard, WI | 15 mi | 160° SSE | Strong |
| Little Chute, WI | 17 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Kimberly, WI | 18 mi | 76° ENE | Strong |
| Harrison, WI | 19 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Suamico, WI | 21 mi | 172° S | Strong |
| Appleton, WI | 22 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Chilton, WI | 23 mi | 23° NNE | Strong |
| Manitowoc, WI | 23 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| Two Rivers, WI | 24 mi | 301° WNW | Strong |
| Menasha, WI | 25 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Neenah, WI | 26 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Oshkosh, WI | 35 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| New London, WI | 38 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Oconto, WI | 39 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Plymouth, WI | 40 mi | 360° N | Good |
| Sheboygan Falls, WI | 42 mi | 349° N | Good |
| Sheboygan, WI | 42 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Clintonville, WI | 43 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Shawano, WI | 44 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| North Fond du Lac, WI | 44 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 45 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Sturgeon Bay, WI | 46 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Berlin, WI | 54 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Ripon, WI | 54 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Waupaca, WI | 55 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Marinette, WI | 56 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Menominee, MI | 56 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Kewaskum, WI | 57 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Waupun, WI | 61 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| West Bend, WI | 64 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Mayville, WI | 64 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Port Washington, WI | 66 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Saukville, WI | 66 mi | 358° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMEI transmitter tower?
WMEI broadcasts from a tower at 44.3334, -87.9821, near Glenmore, WI. It is licensed to Shawano, Wisconsin.
What channel is WMEI on?
WMEI appears as virtual channel 31.6 (31.6.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Telemundo.
How far does WMEI broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMEI with an antenna?
About 878,000 people live in the 107 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMEI?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMEI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.