TV channels & antenna towers in Campbellsport, Wisconsin

Campbellsport has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W21EF-D, 15 miles to the NNW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
1,978population

Network channels in Campbellsport

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 17 mi228° SW StrongMayville, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 38 mi152° SSE WeakMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 38 mi152° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 38 mi152° SSE PoorMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 38 mi152° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 39 mi151° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 40 mi151° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 40 mi151° SSE GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 40 mi151° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
CBSWFRV-TVCBS5 53 mi16° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
TLMWMEITelemundo31.6 53 mi16° NNE GoodShawano, WI
NBCWGBA-TVNBC26 55 mi16° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
ABCWBAY-TVABC2 58 mi14° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
FOXWLUK-TVFox11 58 mi14° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
CWWCWFCW14 58 mi14° NNE GoodSuring, WI

Over-the-air TV in Campbellsport

With roughly 1,980 residents, Campbellsport is a small community in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 31 licensed TV transmitters: 20 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Campbellsport, 18 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Milwaukee, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Milwaukee's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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 31.6 (WMEI), MeTV on channel 41.1 (WBME-CD) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 7 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 Campbellsport

Point your antenna SSE, at about 152°. The main network towers for Campbellsport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WBME-CD, WDJT-TV, WISN-TV, WVTV and WTMJ-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles southeast of Campbellsport (152° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Campbellsport at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Campbellsport

The farthest main network tower for Campbellsport is WITI (Fox), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Campbellsport

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W21EF-DTranslator15 mi 342° NNWFairFond Du Lac, WI
WMLW-TVFull power38 mi 152° SSEFairRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A39 mi 151° SSEWeakMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power39 mi 151° SSEFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power39 mi 151° SSEFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power39 mi 151° SSEPoorMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power39 mi 151° SSEWeakFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power39 mi 151° SSEPoorMilwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power40 mi 151° SSEGoodMilwaukee, WI
WDMW-LDLow power44 mi 174° SPoorMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power44 mi 174° SPoorWaukesha, WI
W30BU-DLow power55 mi 15° NNEPoorGreen Bay, WI
WACY-TVFull power55 mi 16° NNEFairAppleton, WI
WMWI-LDLow power57 mi 239° WSWPoorVerona, WI
WPNE-TVFull power58 mi 14° NNEGoodGreen Bay, WI
WGBD-LDLow power58 mi 14° NNEPoorGreen Bay, WI

How Campbellsport compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Campbellsport ranks 88th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 West Bend, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Campbellsport: 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 151° SSE, the direction of WITI (Fox), 40 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 20 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 Campbellsport, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Campbellsport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Campbellsport, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Campbellsport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Campbellsport, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Campbellsport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Campbellsport, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Campbellsport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Campbellsport, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 39 miles SSE of Campbellsport. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Campbellsport; around 20 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 Campbellsport?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 152°. The main network towers for Campbellsport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Campbellsport?

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 Campbellsport?

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 Campbellsport?

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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