TV channels & antenna towers in Brussels, Wisconsin

Brussels has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLWK-CD, 17 miles to the NE.

14TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
1,110population

Network channels in Brussels

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWLUK-TVFox11 29 mi219° SW GoodGreen Bay, WI
CWWCWFCW14 29 mi219° SW GoodSuring, WI
ABCWBAY-TVABC2 29 mi220° SW GoodGreen Bay, WI
NBCWGBA-TVNBC26 32 mi214° SW GoodGreen Bay, WI
CBSWFRV-TVCBS5 33 mi213° SSW GoodGreen Bay, WI
TLMWMEITelemundo31.6 33 mi213° SSW GoodShawano, WI

Over-the-air TV in Brussels

With roughly 1,110 residents, Brussels is a small community in Wisconsin. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 1 Class A, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Green Bay, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Green Bay's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WBAY-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WFRV-TV), NBC on channel 26 (WGBA-TV), Fox on channel 11 (WLUK-TV), CW on channel 14 (WCWF) and Telemundo on channel 31.6 (WMEI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Brussels

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Brussels sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WLUK-TV, WCWF and WBAY-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles southwest of Brussels (219° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brussels at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brussels

The farthest main network tower for Brussels is WFRV-TV (CBS), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Brussels

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WLWK-CDClass A17 mi 47° NEFairSturgeon Bay, WI
WGBD-LDLow power29 mi 219° SWFairGreen Bay, WI
WPNE-TVFull power29 mi 220° SWGoodGreen Bay, WI
WACY-TVFull power32 mi 214° SWFairAppleton, WI
W30BU-DLow power32 mi 215° SWPoorGreen Bay, WI
W17DZ-DTranslator43 mi 37° NEPoorSister Bay, WI
W33EW-DTranslator56 mi 309° NWPoorRhinelander, WI
W26EE-DLow power70 mi 284° WNWPoorWittenberg, WI

How Brussels compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Brussels ranks 261st of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

44% of Wisconsin's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Green Bay, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brussels: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 213° SSW, the direction of WFRV-TV (CBS), 33 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Brussels, WI?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBAY-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Brussels. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Brussels, WI?

CBS is on channel 5 from WFRV-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SSW of Brussels. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Brussels, WI?

NBC is on channel 26 from WGBA-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SW of Brussels. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Brussels, WI?

Fox is on channel 11 from WLUK-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Brussels. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Brussels, WI?

CW is on channel 14 from WCWF, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Brussels. Estimated signal: good.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Brussels; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Brussels?

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Brussels sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brussels?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brussels?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brussels?

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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More: all TV stations in Wisconsin · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Brussels; signal estimates ignore terrain.