TV channels & antenna towers in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has a population of about 14,000. There are 12 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Eau Claire, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Eau Claire's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 18 (WQOW), CBS on channel 8 (WKBT-DT), Fox on channel 48 (WEUX) and CW on channel 14.10 (WEAU). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KARE in Minneapolis, MN, 86 miles to the west. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Chippewa Falls are in different directions: ABC 201° SSW (10 mi) and Fox 276° W (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

The farthest main network tower for Chippewa Falls is WEUX (Fox), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WKBT-DT (CBS), 59 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

WQOW is only 10 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Chippewa Falls ranks 299th of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Eau Claire, 10 miles away.