TV channels & antenna towers in Shorewood, Wisconsin
Shorewood has 21 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 WPXE-TV (ION), 0.5 miles to the W.
Network channels in Shorewood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXE-TVION | 55 | 0.5 mi | 281° W | Strong | Kenosha, WI |
| FOXWITIFox | 6 | 0.5 mi | 281° W | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| NBCWTMJ-TVNBC | 4 | 0.7 mi | 282° WNW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| CWWVTVCW | 18 | 1.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| ABCWISN-TVABC | 12 | 2.6 mi | 307° NW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| MeTVWBME-CDMeTV | 41.1 | 2.7 mi | 306° NW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| CBSWDJT-TVCBS | 58 | 2.7 mi | 306° NW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo | 63 | 2.7 mi | 306° NW | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| TBNWWRS-TVTrinity | 52 | 40 mi | 307° NW | Good | Mayville, WI |
Over-the-air TV in Shorewood
Shorewood is a town of about 13,300 people in Wisconsin. There are 21 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 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 17 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Seven of the 9 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 (good 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 Shorewood
Point your antenna WNW, at about 294°. The main network towers for Shorewood 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 0.5 miles west of Shorewood (281° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Shorewood at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Shorewood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Shorewood
The farthest main network tower for Shorewood is WDJT-TV (CBS), 2.7 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.
WPXE-TV is only 0.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Shorewood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVCY-TVFull power | 0.5 mi | 281° W | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMKE-CDClass A | 1.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMVSFull power | 1.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMVTFull power | 1.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| WTSJ-LDLow power | 1.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| WIWNFull power | 1.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| WPVS-LDLow power | 1.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMLW-TVFull power | 2.7 mi | 306° NW | Strong | Racine, WI |
| WDMW-LDLow power | 17 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Milwaukee, WI |
| WTAS-LDLow power | 17 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Waukesha, WI |
| W21EF-DTranslator | 55 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| WMWI-LDLow power | 69 mi | 275° W | Poor | Verona, WI |
How Shorewood compares with the rest of Wisconsin
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Shorewood ranks 97th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 0.5 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 Milwaukee, 3.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Shorewood: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 306° NW, the direction of WDJT-TV (CBS), 2.7 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 Shorewood, WI?
ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 2.6 miles NW of Shorewood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Shorewood, WI?
CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 2.7 miles NW of Shorewood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Shorewood, WI?
NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 0.7 miles WNW of Shorewood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Shorewood, WI?
Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 0.5 miles W of Shorewood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Shorewood, WI?
CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 1.0 miles WNW of Shorewood. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Shorewood?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Shorewood; 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 Shorewood?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 294°. The main network towers for Shorewood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Shorewood?
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 Shorewood?
WPXE-TV is only 0.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Shorewood?
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 Shorewood; signal estimates ignore terrain.