TV channels & antenna towers in Markesan, Wisconsin

Markesan, Wisconsin has a population of about 1,420. There are 41 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 37 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27 (WKOW), CBS on channel 3 (WISC-TV), NBC on channel 26 (WGBA-TV), Fox on channel 47 (WMSN-TV), CW on channel 15.2 (WMTV), ION on channel 57 (WIFS), 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 (fair signal). 8 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

The main network towers around Markesan are in different directions: ABC 211° SSW (53 mi), CBS 211° SSW (53 mi), NBC 48° NE (67 mi) and Fox 211° SSW (53 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Seven network stations, WBME-CD, WDJT-TV, WISN-TV, WVTV and WTMJ-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 67 miles southeast of Markesan (127° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Markesan at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WGBA-TV (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Markesan. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

The farthest main network tower for Markesan is WGBA-TV (NBC), 67 miles away with a weak 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.

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Markesan ranks 233rd of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

26% of Wisconsin's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Fond du Lac, 28 miles away.