TV channels & antenna towers in Muskego, Wisconsin

Muskego has 31 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 WDMW-LD, 5.0 miles to the NNW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.0 mito the closest tower
24,755population

Network channels in Muskego

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 18 mi43° NE StrongMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 18 mi44° NE StrongKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 18 mi44° NE StrongMilwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 18 mi36° NE FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 18 mi36° NE StrongMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 18 mi36° NE FairMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 18 mi42° NE StrongMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 18 mi37° NE StrongMilwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 42 mi332° NNW GoodMayville, WI
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo23 67 mi232° SW PoorRockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS23 67 mi232° SW PoorRockford, IL
CWWSLNCW19 67 mi232° SW PoorFreeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox39 68 mi231° SW PoorRockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC17 68 mi231° SW PoorRockford, IL
CWWMTVCW15.2 69 mi279° W WeakMadison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Muskego

With roughly 24,800 residents, Muskego is a city in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 31 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 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 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Seven of the 15 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). 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 Muskego

Point your antenna NE, at about 40°. The main network towers for Muskego sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WTMJ-TV, WPXE-TV, WITI, WBME-CD and WDJT-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles northeast of Muskego (43° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Muskego

The farthest main network tower for Muskego is WISN-TV (ABC), 18 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Muskego

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power5.0 mi 330° NNWGoodMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power5.0 mi 330° NNWGoodWaukesha, WI
WVCY-TVFull power18 mi 44° NEStrongMilwaukee, WI
WMLW-TVFull power18 mi 36° NEFairRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A18 mi 42° NEFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power18 mi 42° NEGoodMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power18 mi 42° NEGoodMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power18 mi 42° NEFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power18 mi 42° NEFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power18 mi 42° NEFairMilwaukee, WI
W35DY-DTranslator57 mi 248° WSWPoorStoughton, WI
WMWI-LDLow power60 mi 288° WNWPoorVerona, WI
W21EF-DTranslator63 mi 349° NPoorFond Du Lac, WI
WZCK-LDLow power68 mi 279° WPoorMadison, WI
W23BW-DClass A68 mi 279° WPoorMadison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power68 mi 279° WPoorMadison, WI

How Muskego compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Muskego ranks 97th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Waukesha, 8.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Muskego: 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 37° NE, the direction of WISN-TV (ABC), 18 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 19 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 Muskego, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Muskego. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Muskego, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Muskego. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Muskego, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Muskego. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Muskego, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Muskego. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Muskego, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Muskego. Estimated signal: strong.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Muskego; 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 Muskego?

Point your antenna NE, at about 40°. The main network towers for Muskego sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Muskego?

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 Muskego?

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 Muskego?

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 Muskego; signal estimates ignore terrain.