TV channels & antenna towers in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin
Cedar Grove has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W21EF-D, 32 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Cedar Grove
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWISN-TVABC | 12 | 32 mi | 189° S | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| MeTVWBME-CDMeTV | 41.1 | 32 mi | 190° S | Fair | Milwaukee, WI |
| CBSWDJT-TVCBS | 58 | 32 mi | 190° S | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo | 63 | 32 mi | 190° S | Weak | Milwaukee, WI |
| CWWVTVCW | 18 | 33 mi | 187° S | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| NBCWTMJ-TVNBC | 4 | 33 mi | 187° S | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| IONWPXE-TVION | 55 | 33 mi | 186° S | Good | Kenosha, WI |
| FOXWITIFox | 6 | 33 mi | 186° S | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| TBNWWRS-TVTrinity | 52 | 36 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Mayville, WI |
| CBSWFRV-TVCBS | 5 | 53 mi | 352° N | Good | Green Bay, WI |
| TLMWMEITelemundo | 31.6 | 53 mi | 352° N | Good | Shawano, WI |
| NBCWGBA-TVNBC | 26 | 55 mi | 352° N | Good | Green Bay, WI |
| FOXWLUK-TVFox | 11 | 59 mi | 352° N | Good | Green Bay, WI |
| CWWCWFCW | 14 | 59 mi | 352° N | Fair | Suring, WI |
| ABCWBAY-TVABC | 2 | 59 mi | 351° N | Good | Green Bay, WI |
Over-the-air TV in Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove, Wisconsin has a population of about 2,110. There are 30 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 20 full-power, 2 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Cedar Grove, 18 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 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.
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 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 Cedar Grove
Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Cedar Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, WISN-TV, WBME-CD, WDJT-TV, WVTV and WTMJ-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles south of Cedar Grove (189° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cedar Grove
The farthest main network tower for Cedar Grove is WITI (Fox), 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 Cedar Grove
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W21EF-DTranslator | 32 mi | 300° WNW | Weak | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| WMLW-TVFull power | 32 mi | 190° S | Fair | Racine, WI |
| WMKE-CDClass A | 33 mi | 187° S | Fair | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMVSFull power | 33 mi | 187° S | Fair | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMVTFull power | 33 mi | 187° S | Fair | Milwaukee, WI |
| WTSJ-LDLow power | 33 mi | 187° S | Weak | Milwaukee, WI |
| WIWNFull power | 33 mi | 187° S | Fair | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| WPVS-LDLow power | 33 mi | 187° S | Weak | Milwaukee, WI |
| WVCY-TVFull power | 33 mi | 186° S | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| WDMW-LDLow power | 45 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Milwaukee, WI |
| WTAS-LDLow power | 45 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Waukesha, WI |
| WACY-TVFull power | 55 mi | 352° N | Fair | Appleton, WI |
| W30BU-DLow power | 55 mi | 352° N | Poor | Green Bay, WI |
| WGBD-LDLow power | 59 mi | 352° N | Poor | Green Bay, WI |
| WPNE-TVFull power | 59 mi | 351° N | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
How Cedar Grove compares with the rest of Wisconsin
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Cedar Grove ranks 61st of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 Sheboygan, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Cedar Grove: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 186° S, the direction of WITI (Fox), 33 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 22 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 Cedar Grove, WI?
ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles S of Cedar Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Cedar Grove, WI?
CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles S of Cedar Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Cedar Grove, WI?
NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Cedar Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Cedar Grove, WI?
Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Cedar Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Cedar Grove, WI?
CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Cedar Grove. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cedar Grove?
30 transmitters within 70 miles of Cedar Grove; around 22 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 Cedar Grove?
Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Cedar Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cedar Grove?
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 Cedar Grove?
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 Cedar Grove?
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 Cedar Grove; signal estimates ignore terrain.