TV channels & antenna towers in Slinger, Wisconsin

Slinger has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWRS-TV (Trinity), 14 miles to the WNW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
5,208population

Network channels in Slinger

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 14 mi301° WNW StrongMayville, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 24 mi130° SE FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 24 mi130° SE StrongMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 24 mi130° SE FairMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 24 mi130° SE StrongMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 25 mi130° SE StrongMilwaukee, WI
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 26 mi131° SE StrongMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 26 mi130° SE GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 26 mi130° SE StrongMilwaukee, WI
CWWMTVCW15.2 64 mi253° WSW FairMadison, WI
FOXWMSN-TVFox47 66 mi253° WSW FairMadison, WI
IONWIFSION57 66 mi253° WSW FairJanesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC27 66 mi253° WSW FairMadison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS3 66 mi253° WSW WeakMadison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Slinger

With roughly 5,210 residents, Slinger is a town in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 31 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Seven of the 14 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 Slinger

Point your antenna SE, at about 130°. The main network towers for Slinger 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 southeast of Slinger (130° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Slinger at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Slinger

The farthest main network tower for Slinger is WITI (Fox), 26 miles away with a strong 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.

WWRS-TV is only 14 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 Slinger

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMLW-TVFull power24 mi 130° SEFairRacine, WI
WMKE-CDClass A25 mi 130° SEFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power25 mi 130° SEFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power25 mi 130° SEFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power25 mi 130° SEFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power25 mi 130° SEFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power25 mi 130° SEWeakMilwaukee, WI
WDMW-LDLow power26 mi 169° SFairMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power26 mi 169° SFairWaukesha, WI
WVCY-TVFull power26 mi 130° SEStrongMilwaukee, WI
W21EF-DTranslator33 mi 353° NWeakFond Du Lac, WI
WMWI-LDLow power50 mi 257° WSWPoorVerona, WI
WZCK-LDLow power63 mi 252° WSWPoorMadison, WI
W23BW-DClass A63 mi 252° WSWPoorMadison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power63 mi 252° WSWPoorMadison, WI
WHA-TVFull power66 mi 253° WSWFairMadison, WI
W35DY-DTranslator68 mi 221° SWPoorStoughton, WI

How Slinger compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Slinger ranks 50th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 West Bend, 8.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Slinger: 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 130° SE, the direction of WITI (Fox), 26 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 23 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 Slinger, WI?

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

What channel is CBS in Slinger, WI?

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

What channel is NBC in Slinger, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Slinger. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Slinger, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Slinger. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Slinger, WI?

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

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Slinger; around 23 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 Slinger?

Point your antenna SE, at about 130°. The main network towers for Slinger sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Slinger?

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 Slinger?

WWRS-TV is only 14 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 Slinger?

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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