TV channels & antenna towers in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin

Mount Pleasant has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMW-LD, 25 miles to the NW.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
26,272population

Network channels in Mount Pleasant

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXE-TVION55 27 mi356° N GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 27 mi356° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 27 mi355° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 28 mi355° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 29 mi353° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 29 mi352° N FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 29 mi352° N GoodMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 29 mi352° N WeakMilwaukee, WI
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 56 mi168° SSE GoodJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 56 mi168° SSE PoorChicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox32 58 mi169° SSE GoodChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 58 mi169° SSE GoodChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 58 mi169° SSE GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 58 mi169° SSE PoorChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 58 mi169° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 58 mi169° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 58 mi169° SSE FairChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 58 mi169° SSE GoodChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 58 mi169° SSE GoodChicago, IL
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 61 mi327° NNW WeakMayville, WI

Over-the-air TV in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is a city of about 26,300 people in Wisconsin. There are 48 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 9 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant, 18 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago'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 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT), MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Mount Pleasant

Point your antenna N, at about 354°. The main network towers for Mount Pleasant sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WPXE-TV, WITI, WTMJ-TV, WVTV and WISN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles north of Mount Pleasant (356° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mount Pleasant at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mount Pleasant

The farthest main network tower for Mount Pleasant is WDJT-TV (CBS), 29 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Mount Pleasant

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power25 mi 318° NWFairMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power25 mi 318° NWFairWaukesha, WI
WVCY-TVFull power27 mi 356° NGoodMilwaukee, WI
WMKE-CDClass A28 mi 355° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power28 mi 355° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power28 mi 355° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power28 mi 355° NFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power28 mi 355° NFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power28 mi 355° NWeakMilwaukee, WI
WMLW-TVFull power29 mi 352° NFairRacine, WI
WWTO-TVFull power56 mi 168° SSEWeakNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A56 mi 168° SSEPoorChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power56 mi 168° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power56 mi 168° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power56 mi 168° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A56 mi 168° SSEPoorSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power56 mi 168° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A56 mi 168° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A56 mi 168° SSEPoorPlano, IL
WCHU-LDLow power57 mi 168° SSEPoorOakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power57 mi 168° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WTTWFull power58 mi 169° SSEFairChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power58 mi 169° SSEGoodGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A58 mi 169° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A58 mi 169° SSEPoorChicago, IL

How Mount Pleasant compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Mount Pleasant ranks 15th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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 Racine, 4.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mount Pleasant: 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 352° N, the direction of WDJT-TV (CBS), 29 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 29 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 Mount Pleasant, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Mount Pleasant, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mount Pleasant, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles N of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mount Pleasant, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 27 miles N of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mount Pleasant, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 28 miles N of Mount Pleasant. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mount Pleasant?

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Mount Pleasant; around 29 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 Mount Pleasant?

Point your antenna N, at about 354°. The main network towers for Mount Pleasant sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mount Pleasant?

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 Mount Pleasant?

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 Mount Pleasant?

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 Mount Pleasant; signal estimates ignore terrain.