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.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
32 mito the closest tower
2,112population

Network channels in Cedar Grove

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWISN-TVABC12 32 mi189° S GoodMilwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 32 mi190° S FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 32 mi190° S GoodMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 32 mi190° S WeakMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 33 mi187° S GoodMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 33 mi187° S GoodMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 33 mi186° S GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 33 mi186° S GoodMilwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 36 mi256° WSW GoodMayville, WI
CBSWFRV-TVCBS5 53 mi352° N GoodGreen Bay, WI
TLMWMEITelemundo31.6 53 mi352° N GoodShawano, WI
NBCWGBA-TVNBC26 55 mi352° N GoodGreen Bay, WI
FOXWLUK-TVFox11 59 mi352° N GoodGreen Bay, WI
CWWCWFCW14 59 mi352° N FairSuring, WI
ABCWBAY-TVABC2 59 mi351° N GoodGreen 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W21EF-DTranslator32 mi 300° WNWWeakFond Du Lac, WI
WMLW-TVFull power32 mi 190° SFairRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A33 mi 187° SFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power33 mi 187° SFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power33 mi 187° SFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power33 mi 187° SWeakMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power33 mi 187° SFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power33 mi 187° SWeakMilwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power33 mi 186° SGoodMilwaukee, WI
WDMW-LDLow power45 mi 204° SSWPoorMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power45 mi 204° SSWPoorWaukesha, WI
WACY-TVFull power55 mi 352° NFairAppleton, WI
W30BU-DLow power55 mi 352° NPoorGreen Bay, WI
WGBD-LDLow power59 mi 352° NPoorGreen Bay, WI
WPNE-TVFull power59 mi 351° NFairGreen 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

  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 186° S, the direction of WITI (Fox), 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 22 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 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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