WNWE
Full power TV station · Eagle River, Wisconsin
WNWE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 2 cities and towns within 16 miles.
About WNWE
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 1.4 kW effective radiated power, WNWE runs more power than 1% 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 45 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 25 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 16 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 2 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,890 residents.
WNWE shares its transmitter site with WYOW (CW). 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 | Eagle River, WI |
| Tower location | 45.77494, -89.24875 |
| Effective radiated power | 1.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776263 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNWE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River, WI | 9.8 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Rhinelander, WI | 12 mi | 39° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNWE transmitter tower?
WNWE broadcasts from a tower at 45.7749, -89.2488, near Eagle River, WI. It is licensed to Eagle River, Wisconsin.
How far does WNWE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 16 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 30 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNWE with an antenna?
About 8,890 people live in the 2 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNWE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNWE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.