TV channels & antenna towers in Caledonia, Wisconsin

Caledonia has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMW-LD, 17 miles to the NW.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
24,684population

Network channels in Caledonia

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXE-TVION55 20 mi4° N StrongKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 20 mi4° N StrongMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 20 mi3° N StrongMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 20 mi3° N StrongMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 21 mi359° N StrongMilwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 21 mi359° N FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 21 mi359° N StrongMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 21 mi359° N FairMilwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 53 mi325° NW FairMayville, WI
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 65 mi166° SSE FairJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 65 mi166° SSE PoorChicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox32 66 mi167° SSE GoodChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 66 mi167° SSE FairChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 66 mi167° SSE FairChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 66 mi167° SSE PoorChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 66 mi167° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 66 mi167° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 66 mi167° SSE WeakChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 66 mi167° SSE FairChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 66 mi167° SSE GoodChicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Caledonia

With roughly 24,700 residents, Caledonia is a city in Wisconsin. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 26 full-power, 9 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther out. Ten of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 12 (WISN-TV), CBS on channel 58 (WDJT-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WTMJ-TV), Fox on channel 6 (WITI), CW on channel 18 (WVTV), ION on channel 55 (WPXE-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT), MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 10 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 Caledonia

Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Caledonia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WPXE-TV, WITI, WTMJ-TV, WVTV and WISN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles north of Caledonia (4° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Caledonia at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Caledonia

The farthest main network tower for Caledonia is WDJT-TV (CBS), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Caledonia

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power17 mi 310° NWFairMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power17 mi 310° NWFairWaukesha, WI
WVCY-TVFull power20 mi 4° NStrongMilwaukee, WI
WMKE-CDClass A20 mi 3° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power20 mi 3° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power20 mi 3° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power20 mi 3° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power20 mi 3° NFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power20 mi 3° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WMLW-TVFull power21 mi 359° NFairRacine, WI
WWTO-TVFull power65 mi 166° SSEPoorNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A65 mi 166° SSEPoorChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power65 mi 166° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power65 mi 166° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power65 mi 166° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A65 mi 166° SSEPoorSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power65 mi 166° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A65 mi 166° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A65 mi 166° SSEPoorPlano, IL
W35DY-DTranslator65 mi 257° WSWPoorStoughton, WI
WCHU-LDLow power65 mi 166° SSEPoorOakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power66 mi 166° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WTTWFull power66 mi 167° SSEFairChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power66 mi 167° SSEGoodGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A66 mi 167° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL

How Caledonia compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Caledonia ranks 7th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Racine, 9.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Caledonia: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 359° N, the direction of WDJT-TV (CBS), 21 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 31 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 Caledonia, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Caledonia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Caledonia, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Caledonia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Caledonia, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles N of Caledonia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Caledonia, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 20 miles N of Caledonia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Caledonia, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 20 miles N of Caledonia. Estimated signal: strong.

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

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Caledonia; around 31 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 Caledonia?

Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Caledonia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Caledonia?

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 Caledonia?

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 Caledonia?

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 Caledonia; signal estimates ignore terrain.