WPNE-TV
Full power TV station · Green Bay, Wisconsin
WPNE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 99 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About WPNE-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, WPNE-TV runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 375 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 51% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 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 99 cities and towns in our guide with about 817,000 residents, as far as Fond du Lac, WI (49 miles).
WPNE-TV shares its transmitter site with WBAY-TV (ABC), WLUK-TV (Fox), WGBD-LD and WCWF (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 | Green Bay, WI |
| Tower location | 44.40961, -88.00186 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 18798 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPNE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere, WI | 4.0 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| Bellevue, WI | 4.7 mi | 239° WSW | Strong |
| Allouez, WI | 4.7 mi | 171° S | Strong |
| Ashwaubenon, WI | 6.0 mi | 146° SE | Strong |
| Green Bay, WI | 7.6 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Hobart, WI | 9.6 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Howard, WI | 10 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| Suamico, WI | 15 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Kaukauna, WI | 16 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Little Chute, WI | 18 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Combined Locks, WI | 18 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Kimberly, WI | 19 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Harrison, WI | 21 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Pulaski, WI | 22 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Appleton, WI | 23 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Menasha, WI | 26 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Chilton, WI | 27 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Neenah, WI | 28 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Two Rivers, WI | 28 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Manitowoc, WI | 28 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Oconto, WI | 34 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Kiel, WI | 34 mi | 3° N | Good |
| New London, WI | 36 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Oshkosh, WI | 38 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Shawano, WI | 39 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Clintonville, WI | 40 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Sturgeon Bay, WI | 42 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Omro, WI | 45 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Plymouth, WI | 46 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Sheboygan Falls, WI | 48 mi | 349° N | Good |
| Sheboygan, WI | 48 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| North Fond du Lac, WI | 48 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 49 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Marinette, WI | 51 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Menominee, MI | 52 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Waupaca, WI | 54 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Berlin, WI | 56 mi | 56° ENE | Good |
| Ripon, WI | 57 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Kewaskum, WI | 62 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Waupun, WI | 65 mi | 34° NNE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPNE-TV transmitter tower?
WPNE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 44.4096, -88.0019, near De Pere, WI. It is licensed to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
How far does WPNE-TV 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 WPNE-TV with an antenna?
About 817,000 people live in the 99 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPNE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPNE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.