TV channels & antenna towers in Saint Peter, Wisconsin

Saint Peter has 32 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 W21EF-D, 2.9 miles to the SSW.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
2.9 mito the closest tower
1,489population

Network channels in Saint Peter

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 29 mi199° SSW GoodMayville, WI
CBSWFRV-TVCBS5 39 mi27° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
TLMWMEITelemundo31.6 39 mi27° NNE GoodShawano, WI
NBCWGBA-TVNBC26 40 mi26° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
ABCWBAY-TVABC2 43 mi23° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
FOXWLUK-TVFox11 43 mi24° NNE GoodGreen Bay, WI
CWWCWFCW14 43 mi24° NNE GoodSuring, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 54 mi157° SSE PoorMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 54 mi157° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 54 mi157° SSE PoorMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 54 mi157° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 56 mi157° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 56 mi157° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 56 mi156° SSE GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 56 mi156° SSE GoodMilwaukee, WI

Over-the-air TV in Saint Peter

With roughly 1,490 residents, Saint Peter is a small community in Wisconsin. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 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 16 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Saint Peter, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles 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 2 (WBAY-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WFRV-TV), NBC on channel 26 (WGBA-TV), Fox on channel 11 (WLUK-TV), CW on channel 14 (WCWF), ION on channel 55 (WPXE-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.6 (WMEI), MeTV on channel 41.1 (WBME-CD) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 7 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 Saint Peter

Point your antenna NNE, at about 25°. The main network towers for Saint Peter sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WFRV-TV, WMEI and WGBA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles northeast of Saint Peter (27° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Saint Peter at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Saint Peter

The farthest main network tower for Saint Peter is WLUK-TV (Fox), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Saint Peter

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W21EF-DTranslator2.9 mi 210° SSWGoodFond Du Lac, WI
W30BU-DLow power40 mi 26° NNEPoorGreen Bay, WI
WACY-TVFull power40 mi 26° NNEFairAppleton, WI
WPNE-TVFull power43 mi 23° NNEGoodGreen Bay, WI
WGBD-LDLow power43 mi 24° NNEPoorGreen Bay, WI
WMLW-TVFull power54 mi 157° SSEWeakRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A56 mi 157° SSEPoorMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power56 mi 157° SSEFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power56 mi 157° SSEFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power56 mi 157° SSEPoorMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power56 mi 157° SSEWeakFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power56 mi 157° SSEPoorMilwaukee, WI
WVCY-TVFull power56 mi 156° SSEGoodMilwaukee, WI
WDMW-LDLow power60 mi 173° SPoorMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power60 mi 173° SPoorWaukesha, WI
W29ET-DTranslator62 mi 282° WNWPoorColoma, WI
WMWI-LDLow power65 mi 225° SWPoorVerona, WI

How Saint Peter compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Saint Peter ranks 97th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Fond du Lac, 6.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Saint Peter: 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 24° NNE, the direction of WLUK-TV (Fox), 43 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 Saint Peter, WI?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBAY-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Saint Peter. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Saint Peter, WI?

CBS is on channel 5 from WFRV-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Saint Peter. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Saint Peter, WI?

NBC is on channel 26 from WGBA-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNE of Saint Peter. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Saint Peter, WI?

Fox is on channel 11 from WLUK-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Saint Peter. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Saint Peter, WI?

CW is on channel 14 from WCWF, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Saint Peter. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Saint Peter?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Saint Peter; around 19 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 Saint Peter?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 25°. The main network towers for Saint Peter sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Saint Peter?

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 Saint Peter?

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 Saint Peter?

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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