WZAW-LD (Fox) · Channel 33
Low power TV station · Wausau, Wisconsin
WZAW-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 33, licensed to Wausau, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WZAW-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 16 cities and towns in our guide with about 108,000 residents, as far as Wausau, WI (10 miles).
WZAW-LD shares its transmitter site with W36EI-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WLUK-TV in Green Bay, WI, 85 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 33 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Wausau, WI |
| Tower location | 45.05611, -89.46500 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 183262 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WZAW-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 10 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Maine, WI | 11 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Weston, WI | 12 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Schofield, WI | 12 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Merrill, WI | 14 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Rothschild, WI | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Rib Mountain, WI | 14 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Antigo, WI | 16 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Evergreen, WI | 17 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Kronenwetter, WI | 17 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Bevent, WI | 20 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Marathon, WI | 20 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Wittenberg, WI | 21 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Mosinee, WI | 22 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Edgar, WI | 26 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Athens, WI | 30 mi | 87° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WZAW-LD transmitter tower?
WZAW-LD broadcasts from a tower at 45.0561, -89.4650, near Wausau, WI. It is licensed to Wausau, Wisconsin.
What channel is WZAW-LD on?
WZAW-LD appears as virtual channel 33 (33.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WZAW-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WZAW-LD with an antenna?
About 108,000 people live in the 16 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WZAW-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WZAW-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.