TV channels & antenna towers in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Menomonee Falls has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMLW-TV, 10 miles to the ESE.

Open Menomonee Falls in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

36,119population

Network channels in Menomonee Falls

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV	41.1	10 mi	116° ESE	Good	Milwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS	58	10 mi	116° ESE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo	63	10 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC	12	11 mi	116° ESE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW	18	12 mi	118° ESE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC	4	12 mi	119° ESE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION	55	13 mi	119° ESE	Strong	Kenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox	6	13 mi	119° ESE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity	52	27 mi	311° NW	Good	Mayville, WI
CWWMTVCW	15.2	70 mi	263° W	Weak	Madison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Menomonee Falls

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin has a population of about 36,100. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Seven of the 10 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 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). 5 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 Menomonee Falls

Point your antenna ESE, at about 117°. The main network towers for Menomonee Falls 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 10 miles southeast of Menomonee Falls (116° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Menomonee Falls at fair strength or better, 88% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Menomonee Falls

The farthest main network tower for Menomonee Falls is WITI (Fox), 13 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WDJT-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 Menomonee Falls

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMLW-TVFull power	10 mi	116° ESE	Good	Racine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A	12 mi	118° ESE	Good	Milwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power	12 mi	118° ESE	Good	Milwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power	12 mi	118° ESE	Good	Milwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power	12 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power	12 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Fond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power	12 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power	13 mi	119° ESE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
WDMW-LDLow power	15 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power	15 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Waukesha, WI
W21EF-DTranslator	45 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Fond Du Lac, WI
WMWI-LDLow power	58 mi	270° W	Poor	Verona, WI
W35DY-DTranslator	67 mi	233° SW	Poor	Stoughton, WI
WZCK-LDLow power	69 mi	263° W	Poor	Madison, WI
W23BW-DClass A	69 mi	263° W	Poor	Madison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power	69 mi	263° W	Poor	Madison, WI

How Menomonee Falls compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Menomonee Falls ranks 97th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more 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 Milwaukee, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Menomonee Falls: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 119° ESE, the direction of WITI (Fox), 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 19 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 Menomonee Falls, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ESE of Menomonee Falls. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Menomonee Falls, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles ESE of Menomonee Falls. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Menomonee Falls, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Menomonee Falls. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Menomonee Falls, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Menomonee Falls. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Menomonee Falls, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Menomonee Falls. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Menomonee Falls?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Menomonee Falls; around 19 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 Menomonee Falls?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 117°. The main network towers for Menomonee Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Menomonee Falls?

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 Menomonee Falls?

WDJT-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 Menomonee Falls?

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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