TV channels & antenna towers in Cumberland, Wisconsin
Cumberland has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W24CL-D, 31 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Cumberland
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWEUXFox | 48 | 43 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Chippewa Falls, WI |
| ABCWQOWABC | 18 | 57 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | Eau Claire, WI |
| FOXKMSP-TVFox | 9 | 63 mi | 239° WSW | Weak | Minneapolis, MN |
| CBSWCCO-TVCBS | 4 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| NBCKARENBC | 11 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| MeTVKSTC-TVMeTV | 5.3 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| ABCKSTP-TVABC | 5 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Good | St. Paul, MN |
| CWWUCWCW | 23 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Good | Minneapolis, MN |
| IONKPXM-TVION | 41 | 68 mi | 259° W | Weak | St. Cloud, MN |
Over-the-air TV in Cumberland
With roughly 2,150 residents, Cumberland is a small community in Wisconsin. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 5 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out. Five of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Minneapolis, MN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Minneapolis's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 5 (KSTP-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WCCO-TV), NBC on channel 11 (KARE), Fox on channel 48 (WEUX), CW on channel 23 (WUCW), ION on channel 41 (KPXM-TV) and MeTV on channel 5.3 (KSTC-TV). 4 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 Cumberland
The main network towers around Cumberland are in different directions: ABC 240° WSW (63 mi), CBS 240° WSW (63 mi), NBC 240° WSW (63 mi) and Fox 157° SSE (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Six network stations, KMSP-TV, WCCO-TV, KARE, KSTC-TV and KSTP-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 63 miles southwest of Cumberland (239° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cumberland at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
KSTP-TV (ABC), WCCO-TV (CBS) and KARE (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Cumberland. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cumberland
The farthest main network tower for Cumberland is KSTP-TV (ABC), 63 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Cumberland
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24CL-DTranslator | 31 mi | 315° NW | Weak | Grantsburg, WI |
| WHWC-TVFull power | 34 mi | 167° SSE | Good | Menomonie, WI |
| K31GH-DTranslator | 44 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Hayward, WI |
| W23FC-DLow power | 50 mi | 155° SSE | Poor | Eau Claire, WI |
| W19EN-DTranslator | 54 mi | 217° SW | Poor | River Falls, WI |
| WBDL-LDTranslator | 57 mi | 152° SSE | Poor | Elk Mound, WI |
| W33DH-DLow power | 57 mi | 152° SSE | Poor | Eau Claire, WI |
| W26FG-DLow power | 57 mi | 152° SSE | Poor | Eau Claire, WI |
| WFTCFull power | 63 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Minneapolis, MN |
| KTCA-TVFull power | 63 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | St. Paul, MN |
| KTCI-TVFull power | 63 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | St. Paul, MN |
| WDMI-LDLow power | 65 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Minneapolis, MN |
| KMWE-LDLow power | 66 mi | 233° SW | Poor | St. Paul, MN |
How Cumberland compares with the rest of Wisconsin
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Cumberland ranks 233rd of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 43 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
26% of Wisconsin's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Cumberland: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 240° WSW, the direction of KSTP-TV (ABC), 63 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 11 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 Cumberland, WI?
ABC is on channel 5 from KSTP-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles WSW of Cumberland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Cumberland, WI?
CBS is on channel 4 from WCCO-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles WSW of Cumberland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Cumberland, WI?
NBC is on channel 11 from KARE, broadcasting from 63 miles WSW of Cumberland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Cumberland, WI?
Fox is on channel 48 from WEUX, broadcasting from 43 miles SSE of Cumberland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Cumberland, WI?
CW is on channel 23 from WUCW, broadcasting from 63 miles WSW of Cumberland. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cumberland?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Cumberland; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Cumberland?
The main network towers around Cumberland are in different directions: ABC 240° WSW (63 mi), CBS 240° WSW (63 mi), NBC 240° WSW (63 mi) and Fox 157° SSE (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cumberland?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 83° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cumberland?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Cumberland?
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 Cumberland; signal estimates ignore terrain.