TV channels & antenna towers in Bloomer, Wisconsin

Bloomer has 12 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEUX (Fox), 13 miles to the SW.

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12TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

3,520population

Network channels in Bloomer

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWEUXFox	48	13 mi	221° SW	Strong	Chippewa Falls, WI
ABCWQOWABC	18	21 mi	177° S	Good	Eau Claire, WI
CWWEAUCW	14.10	40 mi	139° SE	Good	Eau Claire, WI
CWWECX-LDCW	14	40 mi	139° SE	Poor	Eau Claire, WI

Over-the-air TV in Bloomer

With roughly 3,520 residents, Bloomer is a town in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 12 licensed TV transmitters: 4 full-power, 4 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Eau Claire, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Eau Claire's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 18 (WQOW), Fox on channel 48 (WEUX) and CW on channel 14.10 (WEAU). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WKBT-DT in La Crosse, WI, 70 miles to the south. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KARE in Minneapolis, MN, 81 miles to the west. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bloomer

Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Bloomer sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bloomer

The farthest main network tower for Bloomer is WQOW (ABC), 21 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WEUX is only 13 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 Bloomer

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W23FC-DLow power	16 mi	198° SSW	Fair	Eau Claire, WI
WHWC-TVFull power	19 mi	259° WSW	Good	Menomonie, WI
WBDL-LDTranslator	21 mi	177° S	Fair	Elk Mound, WI
W33DH-DLow power	21 mi	177° S	Fair	Eau Claire, WI
W26FG-DLow power	21 mi	177° S	Poor	Eau Claire, WI
W19EN-DTranslator	60 mi	257° WSW	Poor	River Falls, WI
K31GH-DTranslator	62 mi	4° N	Poor	Hayward, WI
W24CL-DTranslator	70 mi	317° NW	Poor	Grantsburg, WI

How Bloomer compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Bloomer ranks 378th of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Eau Claire, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bloomer: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 177° S, the direction of WQOW (ABC), 21 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 7 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 Bloomer, WI?

ABC is on channel 18 from WQOW, broadcasting from 21 miles S of Bloomer. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bloomer, WI?

Fox is on channel 48 from WEUX, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Bloomer. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Bloomer, WI?

CW is on channel 14.10 from WEAU, broadcasting from 40 miles SE of Bloomer. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bloomer?

12 transmitters within 70 miles of Bloomer; around 7 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 Bloomer?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Bloomer sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bloomer?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bloomer?

WEUX is only 13 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bloomer?

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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