TV channels & antenna towers in Nashotah, Wisconsin

Nashotah has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMW-LD, 14 miles to the SE.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
1,393population

Network channels in Nashotah

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 24 mi88° E FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 24 mi88° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 24 mi88° E FairMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 24 mi88° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 24 mi345° NNW GoodMayville, WI
CWWVTVCW18 25 mi90° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 25 mi91° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 25 mi91° E GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 25 mi91° E StrongMilwaukee, WI
CWWMTVCW15.2 55 mi267° W FairMadison, WI
FOXWMSN-TVFox47 57 mi267° W GoodMadison, WI
IONWIFSION57 57 mi267° W FairJanesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC27 57 mi267° W GoodMadison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS3 57 mi267° W FairMadison, WI
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo23 68 mi215° SW PoorRockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS23 68 mi215° SW PoorRockford, IL
CWWSLNCW19 68 mi215° SW PoorFreeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox39 68 mi215° SW PoorRockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC17 68 mi215° SW PoorRockford, IL
NBCWREXNBC13 70 mi218° SW PoorRockford, IL

Over-the-air TV in Nashotah

With roughly 1,390 residents, Nashotah is a small community in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 22 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 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.

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 Nashotah

Point your antenna E, at about 89°. The main network towers for Nashotah 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 24 miles east of Nashotah (88° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Nashotah

The farthest main network tower for Nashotah is WITI (Fox), 25 miles away with a strong 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 Nashotah

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power14 mi 130° SEFairMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power14 mi 130° SEFairWaukesha, WI
WMLW-TVFull power24 mi 88° EFairRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A25 mi 90° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power25 mi 90° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power25 mi 90° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power25 mi 90° EFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power25 mi 90° EFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power25 mi 90° EWeakMilwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power25 mi 91° EStrongMilwaukee, WI
WMWI-LDLow power44 mi 277° WPoorVerona, WI
W21EF-DTranslator49 mi 2° NPoorFond Du Lac, WI
W35DY-DTranslator52 mi 228° SWPoorStoughton, WI
WZCK-LDLow power54 mi 267° WPoorMadison, WI
W23BW-DClass A54 mi 267° WPoorMadison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power54 mi 267° WPoorMadison, WI
WHA-TVFull power57 mi 267° WFairMadison, WI

How Nashotah compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Nashotah ranks 36th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Waukesha, 10 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Nashotah: 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 91° E, the direction of WITI (Fox), 25 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 24 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 Nashotah, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Nashotah. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Nashotah, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Nashotah. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Nashotah, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Nashotah. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Nashotah, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Nashotah. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Nashotah, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Nashotah. Estimated signal: strong.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Nashotah; around 24 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 Nashotah?

Point your antenna E, at about 89°. The main network towers for Nashotah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Nashotah?

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 Nashotah?

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 Nashotah?

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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