TV channels & antenna towers in Delafield, Wisconsin

Delafield has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMW-LD, 13 miles to the ESE.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
7,180population

Network channels in Delafield

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 24 mi81° E FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 24 mi81° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 24 mi81° E FairMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 24 mi82° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 25 mi84° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 25 mi85° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 26 mi85° E GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 26 mi85° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 27 mi347° NNW GoodMayville, WI
CWWMTVCW15.2 55 mi270° W FairMadison, WI
FOXWMSN-TVFox47 57 mi270° W GoodMadison, WI
IONWIFSION57 57 mi270° W FairJanesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC27 57 mi270° W GoodMadison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS3 57 mi270° W FairMadison, WI
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo23 66 mi217° SW PoorRockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS23 66 mi217° SW PoorRockford, IL
CWWSLNCW19 66 mi217° SW PoorFreeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox39 66 mi216° SW PoorRockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC17 66 mi216° SW PoorRockford, IL
NBCWREXNBC13 68 mi219° SW PoorRockford, IL

Over-the-air TV in Delafield

With roughly 7,180 residents, Delafield is a town in Wisconsin. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Delafield, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Milwaukee, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Milwaukee's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 63 (WYTU-LD), MeTV on channel 41.1 (WBME-CD) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 6 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 Delafield

Point your antenna E, at about 83°. The main network towers for Delafield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WBME-CD, WDJT-TV, WISN-TV, WVTV and WTMJ-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles east of Delafield (81° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Delafield at fair strength or better, 54% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Delafield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Delafield

The farthest main network tower for Delafield is WITI (Fox), 26 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Delafield

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power13 mi 121° ESEGoodMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power13 mi 121° ESEGoodWaukesha, WI
WMLW-TVFull power24 mi 81° EFairRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A25 mi 84° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power25 mi 84° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power25 mi 84° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power25 mi 84° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power25 mi 84° EFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power25 mi 84° EWeakMilwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power26 mi 85° EStrongMilwaukee, WI
WMWI-LDLow power44 mi 280° WPoorVerona, WI
W35DY-DTranslator51 mi 230° SWPoorStoughton, WI
W21EF-DTranslator51 mi 2° NPoorFond Du Lac, WI
WZCK-LDLow power54 mi 270° WPoorMadison, WI
W23BW-DClass A54 mi 270° WPoorMadison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power54 mi 270° WPoorMadison, WI
WHA-TVFull power57 mi 270° WFairMadison, WI

How Delafield compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Delafield ranks 36th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Waukesha, 9.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Delafield: 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 85° E, the direction of WITI (Fox), 26 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 24 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 Delafield, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Delafield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Delafield, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Delafield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Delafield, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Delafield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Delafield, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 26 miles E of Delafield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Delafield, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Delafield. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Delafield?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Delafield; around 24 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 Delafield?

Point your antenna E, at about 83°. The main network towers for Delafield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Delafield?

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 Delafield?

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 Delafield?

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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