TV channels & antenna towers in Cashton, Wisconsin

Cashton has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox and CW. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPDR-LD, 15 miles to the NE.

19TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
1,097population

Network channels in Cashton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWXOWABC19 30 mi279° W GoodLa Crosse, WI
FOXWLAXFox25 30 mi279° W GoodLa Crosse, WI
CBSWKBT-DTCBS8 37 mi311° NW FairLa Crosse, WI
CWWEAUCW14.10 64 mi352° N GoodEau Claire, WI
CWWECX-LDCW14 64 mi352° N PoorEau Claire, WI

Over-the-air TV in Cashton

Cashton, Wisconsin has a population of about 1,100. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power, 1 Class A, 8 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Cashton, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to La Crosse, so most of the network channels you will find here come from La Crosse's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 19 (WXOW), CBS on channel 8 (WKBT-DT), Fox on channel 25 (WLAX) and CW on channel 14.10 (WEAU). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KWWL in Waterloo, IA, 107 miles to the southwest. 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 Cashton

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Cashton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WXOW and WLAX, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles west of Cashton (279° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cashton at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cashton

The farthest main network tower for Cashton is WKBT-DT (CBS), 37 miles away with a fair 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 Cashton

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPDR-LDLow power15 mi 42° NEFairTomah, WI
W25FT-DLow power18 mi 64° ENEFairBaraboo, WI
W22FK-DLow power18 mi 64° ENEFairBaraboo, WI
W36FN-DLow power18 mi 64° ENEFairBaraboo, WI
KQEG-CAClass A26 mi 271° WFairLa Crescent, MN
WZEO-LDLow power26 mi 271° WFairLa Crosse, WI
W34FC-DTranslator30 mi 279° WFairLa Crosse, WI
WHLA-TVFull power30 mi 279° WGoodLa Crosse, WI
K31NJ-DTranslator35 mi 219° SWWeakLansing, IA
W19DP-DLow power49 mi 295° WNWPoorLa Crosse, WI
K25PE-DTranslator57 mi 240° WSWPoorDecorah, IA
W16DU-DTranslator59 mi 188° SPoorBloomington, WI
W29ET-DTranslator64 mi 72° ENEPoorColoma, WI
W31EV-DLow power65 mi 38° NEPoorStevens Point, WI

How Cashton compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Cashton ranks 209th of 423 places in Wisconsin: the same as the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 La Crosse, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cashton: 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 311° NW, the direction of WKBT-DT (CBS), 37 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 12 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 Cashton, WI?

ABC is on channel 19 from WXOW, broadcasting from 30 miles W of Cashton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cashton, WI?

CBS is on channel 8 from WKBT-DT, broadcasting from 37 miles NW of Cashton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Cashton, WI?

Fox is on channel 25 from WLAX, broadcasting from 30 miles W of Cashton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Cashton, WI?

CW is on channel 14.10 from WEAU, broadcasting from 64 miles N of Cashton. Estimated signal: good.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Cashton; around 12 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 Cashton?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Cashton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cashton?

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 Cashton?

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 Cashton?

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 Cashton; signal estimates ignore terrain.