TV channels & antenna towers in Cooperstown, Wisconsin
Cooperstown has 12 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFRV-TV (CBS), 10 miles to the W.
Network channels in Cooperstown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWFRV-TVCBS | 5 | 10 mi | 278° W | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| TLMWMEITelemundo | 31.6 | 10 mi | 278° W | Strong | Shawano, WI |
| NBCWGBA-TVNBC | 26 | 11 mi | 287° WNW | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| FOXWLUK-TVFox | 11 | 13 mi | 302° WNW | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| CWWCWFCW | 14 | 13 mi | 302° WNW | Strong | Suring, WI |
| ABCWBAY-TVABC | 2 | 13 mi | 301° WNW | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
Over-the-air TV in Cooperstown
Cooperstown, Wisconsin has a population of about 1,280. Our map shows 12 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 1 Class A, 2 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Green Bay, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Green Bay's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (WBAY-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WFRV-TV), NBC on channel 26 (WGBA-TV), Fox on channel 11 (WLUK-TV), CW on channel 14 (WCWF) and Telemundo on channel 31.6 (WMEI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal). 2 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 Cooperstown
Point your antenna WNW, at about 292°. The main network towers for Cooperstown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WFRV-TV, WMEI and WGBA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 10 miles west of Cooperstown (278° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cooperstown at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cooperstown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cooperstown
The farthest main network tower for Cooperstown is WBAY-TV (ABC), 13 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WFRV-TV 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.
Other stations near Cooperstown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WACY-TVFull power | 11 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Appleton, WI |
| W30BU-DLow power | 11 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
| WGBD-LDLow power | 13 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Green Bay, WI |
| WPNE-TVFull power | 13 mi | 301° WNW | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| WLWK-CDClass A | 45 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Sturgeon Bay, WI |
| W21EF-DTranslator | 46 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Fond Du Lac, WI |
How Cooperstown compares with the rest of Wisconsin
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Cooperstown ranks 261st 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 Manitowoc, 17 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Cooperstown: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 301° WNW, the direction of WBAY-TV (ABC), 13 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 10 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 Cooperstown, WI?
ABC is on channel 2 from WBAY-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Cooperstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Cooperstown, WI?
CBS is on channel 5 from WFRV-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles W of Cooperstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Cooperstown, WI?
NBC is on channel 26 from WGBA-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WNW of Cooperstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Cooperstown, WI?
Fox is on channel 11 from WLUK-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Cooperstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Cooperstown, WI?
CW is on channel 14 from WCWF, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Cooperstown. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cooperstown?
12 transmitters within 70 miles of Cooperstown; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Cooperstown?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 292°. The main network towers for Cooperstown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cooperstown?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cooperstown?
WFRV-TV 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Cooperstown?
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 Cooperstown; signal estimates ignore terrain.