TV channels & antenna towers in Black Earth, Wisconsin

Black Earth has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHA-TV, 12 miles to the ESE.

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25TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

1,403population

Network channels in Black Earth

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWMSN-TVFox	47	12 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Madison, WI
IONWIFSION	57	12 mi	118° ESE	Good	Janesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC	27	12 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Madison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS	3	12 mi	118° ESE	Good	Madison, WI
CWWMTVCW	15.2	14 mi	114° ESE	Good	Madison, WI
NBCWREXNBC	13	64 mi	156° SSE	Poor	Rockford, IL
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity	52	65 mi	71° ENE	Poor	Mayville, WI
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	65 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	65 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	65 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Freeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	66 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	66 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Rockford, IL

Over-the-air TV in Black Earth

Black Earth, Wisconsin has a population of about 1,400. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 1 Class A, 9 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Black Earth, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Rockford, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Rockford's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27 (WKOW), CBS on channel 3 (WISC-TV), NBC on channel 13 (WREX), Fox on channel 47 (WMSN-TV), CW on channel 15.2 (WMTV), ION on channel 57 (WIFS), Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Black Earth

Point your antenna ESE, at about 118°. The main network towers for Black Earth sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WMSN-TV, WIFS, WKOW and WISC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles southeast of Black Earth (118° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Black Earth at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Black Earth, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Black Earth

The farthest main network tower for Black Earth is WMSN-TV (Fox), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WREX (NBC), 64 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

WMSN-TV is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Black Earth

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WHA-TVFull power	12 mi	118° ESE	Good	Madison, WI
W23BW-DClass A	15 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Madison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power	15 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Madison, WI
WZCK-LDLow power	15 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Madison, WI
WMWI-LDLow power	25 mi	85° E	Fair	Verona, WI
W35DY-DTranslator	48 mi	142° SE	Poor	Stoughton, WI
W25FT-DLow power	61 mi	324° NW	Poor	Baraboo, WI
W22FK-DLow power	61 mi	324° NW	Poor	Baraboo, WI
W36FN-DLow power	61 mi	324° NW	Poor	Baraboo, WI
KFXB-TVFull power	61 mi	226° SW	Weak	Dubuque, IA
W29ET-DTranslator	62 mi	9° N	Poor	Coloma, WI
W16DU-DTranslator	63 mi	255° WSW	Poor	Bloomington, WI
WPDR-LDLow power	67 mi	322° NW	Poor	Tomah, WI

How Black Earth compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Black Earth ranks 261st of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

30% of Wisconsin's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Madison, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Black Earth: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 118° ESE, the direction of WMSN-TV (Fox), 12 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Black Earth, WI?

ABC is on channel 27 from WKOW, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Black Earth. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Black Earth, WI?

CBS is on channel 3 from WISC-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Black Earth. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Black Earth, WI?

NBC is on channel 13 from WREX, broadcasting from 64 miles SSE of Black Earth. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Black Earth, WI?

Fox is on channel 47 from WMSN-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Black Earth. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Black Earth, WI?

CW is on channel 15.2 from WMTV, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Black Earth. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Black Earth?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Black Earth; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Black Earth?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 118°. The main network towers for Black Earth sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Black Earth?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up NBC from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Black Earth?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Black Earth?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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