TV channels & antenna towers in Merton, Wisconsin

Merton has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMW-LD, 14 miles to the SSE.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
3,575population

Network channels in Merton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 19 mi97° E FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 19 mi97° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 19 mi97° E FairMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 19 mi97° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 21 mi100° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 21 mi100° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 21 mi100° E StrongKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 21 mi100° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 23 mi331° NNW GoodMayville, WI
CWWMTVCW15.2 60 mi264° W FairMadison, WI
FOXWMSN-TVFox47 62 mi265° W GoodMadison, WI
IONWIFSION57 62 mi265° W FairJanesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC27 62 mi265° W GoodMadison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS3 62 mi265° W FairMadison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Merton

With roughly 3,580 residents, Merton is a town in Wisconsin. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

19 of them are within 25 miles of Merton, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 14 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 Merton

Point your antenna E, at about 99°. The main network towers for Merton 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 19 miles east of Merton (97° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Merton 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 Merton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Merton

The farthest main network tower for Merton is WITI (Fox), 21 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.

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 Merton

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power14 mi 154° SSEFairMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power14 mi 154° SSEFairWaukesha, WI
WMLW-TVFull power19 mi 97° EFairRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A21 mi 100° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power21 mi 100° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power21 mi 100° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power21 mi 100° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power21 mi 100° EFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power21 mi 100° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power21 mi 100° EStrongMilwaukee, WI
W21EF-DTranslator45 mi 356° NPoorFond Du Lac, WI
WMWI-LDLow power48 mi 272° WPoorVerona, WI
W35DY-DTranslator58 mi 229° SWPoorStoughton, WI
WZCK-LDLow power59 mi 264° WPoorMadison, WI
W23BW-DClass A59 mi 264° WPoorMadison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power59 mi 264° WPoorMadison, WI
WHA-TVFull power62 mi 265° WFairMadison, WI

How Merton compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Merton ranks 28th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Menomonee Falls, 9.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Merton: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 100° E, the direction of WITI (Fox), 21 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 25 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 Merton, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles E of Merton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Merton, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles E of Merton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Merton, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles E of Merton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Merton, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 21 miles E of Merton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Merton, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 21 miles E of Merton. Estimated signal: strong.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Merton; around 25 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 Merton?

Point your antenna E, at about 99°. The main network towers for Merton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Merton?

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 Merton?

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 Merton?

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 Merton; signal estimates ignore terrain.