TV channels & antenna towers in Port Washington, Wisconsin

Port Washington has 25 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 WISN-TV (ABC), 19 miles to the S.

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25TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

11,576population

Network channels in Port Washington

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWISN-TVABC	12	19 mi	188° S	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV	41.1	19 mi	188° S	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS	58	19 mi	188° S	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo	63	19 mi	188° S	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW	18	20 mi	184° S	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC	4	20 mi	184° S	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION	55	21 mi	183° S	Strong	Kenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox	6	21 mi	183° S	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity	52	33 mi	276° W	Good	Mayville, WI
CBSWFRV-TVCBS	5	66 mi	355° N	Fair	Green Bay, WI
TLMWMEITelemundo	31.6	66 mi	355° N	Fair	Shawano, WI
NBCWGBA-TVNBC	26	67 mi	356° N	Weak	Green Bay, WI

Over-the-air TV in Port Washington

Port Washington is a town of about 11,600 people in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 2 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

16 of them are within 25 miles of Port Washington, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Milwaukee, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Milwaukee's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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 Port Washington

Point your antenna S, at about 186°. The main network towers for Port Washington sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WISN-TV, WBME-CD, WDJT-TV, WVTV and WTMJ-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles south of Port Washington (188° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Port Washington at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Port Washington

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

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 Port Washington

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	19 mi	188° S	Fair	Racine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A	20 mi	184° S	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power	20 mi	184° S	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power	20 mi	184° S	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power	20 mi	184° S	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power	20 mi	184° S	Fair	Fond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power	20 mi	184° S	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power	21 mi	183° S	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
WDMW-LDLow power	33 mi	209° SSW	Weak	Milwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power	33 mi	209° SSW	Weak	Waukesha, WI
W21EF-DTranslator	38 mi	319° NW	Poor	Fond Du Lac, WI
WACY-TVFull power	67 mi	356° N	Poor	Appleton, WI
W30BU-DLow power	67 mi	355° N	Poor	Green Bay, WI

How Port Washington compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Port Washington ranks 97th 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 West Bend, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Port Washington: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 183° S, the direction of WITI (Fox), 21 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 Port Washington, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Port Washington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Port Washington, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Port Washington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Port Washington, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Port Washington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Port Washington, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 21 miles S of Port Washington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Port Washington, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Port Washington. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Port Washington?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Port Washington; 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 Port Washington?

Point your antenna S, at about 186°. The main network towers for Port Washington sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Port Washington?

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 Port Washington?

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 Port Washington?

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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