TV channels & antenna towers in Spring Green, Wisconsin

Spring Green has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW and ION. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHA-TV, 28 miles to the ESE.

19TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
28 mito the closest tower
1,648population

Network channels in Spring Green

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWMSN-TVFox47 28 mi107° ESE GoodMadison, WI
IONWIFSION57 28 mi107° ESE GoodJanesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC27 28 mi107° ESE GoodMadison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS3 28 mi107° ESE FairMadison, WI
CWWMTVCW15.2 31 mi106° ESE GoodMadison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Spring Green

With roughly 1,650 residents, Spring Green is a small community in Wisconsin. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 1 Class A, 7 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Four of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Madison, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Madison's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27 (WKOW), CBS on channel 3 (WISC-TV), Fox on channel 47 (WMSN-TV), CW on channel 15.2 (WMTV) and ION on channel 57 (WIFS). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WREX in Rockford, IL, 74 miles to the southeast. 2 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 Spring Green

Point your antenna ESE, at about 107°. The main network towers for Spring Green sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WMSN-TV, WIFS, WKOW and WISC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles east of Spring Green (107° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Spring Green at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Spring Green

The farthest main network tower for Spring Green is WMSN-TV (Fox), 28 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 Spring Green

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WHA-TVFull power28 mi 107° ESEGoodMadison, WI
W23BW-DClass A31 mi 106° ESEFairMadison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power31 mi 106° ESEWeakMadison, WI
WZCK-LDLow power31 mi 106° ESEWeakMadison, WI
WMWI-LDLow power41 mi 90° EPoorVerona, WI
W16DU-DTranslator48 mi 247° WSWPoorBloomington, WI
W25FT-DLow power51 mi 337° NNWPoorBaraboo, WI
W22FK-DLow power51 mi 337° NNWPoorBaraboo, WI
W36FN-DLow power51 mi 337° NNWPoorBaraboo, WI
KFXB-TVFull power53 mi 212° SSWFairDubuque, IA
WPDR-LDLow power56 mi 333° NNWPoorTomah, WI
K31NJ-DTranslator59 mi 282° WNWPoorLansing, IA
W35DY-DTranslator61 mi 131° SEPoorStoughton, WI
W29ET-DTranslator64 mi 23° NNEPoorColoma, WI

How Spring Green compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Spring Green ranks 349th of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Fitchburg, 34 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Spring Green: 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 107° ESE, the direction of WMSN-TV (Fox), 28 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 8 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 Spring Green, WI?

ABC is on channel 27 from WKOW, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Spring Green. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Spring Green, WI?

CBS is on channel 3 from WISC-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Spring Green. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Spring Green, WI?

Fox is on channel 47 from WMSN-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Spring Green. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Spring Green, WI?

CW is on channel 15.2 from WMTV, broadcasting from 31 miles ESE of Spring Green. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Spring Green?

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Spring Green; around 8 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 Spring Green?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 107°. The main network towers for Spring Green sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Spring Green?

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 Spring Green?

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 Spring Green?

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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