TV channels & antenna towers in Theresa, Wisconsin
Theresa has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWRS-TV (Trinity), 6.7 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Theresa
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNWWRS-TVTrinity | 52 | 6.7 mi | 214° SW | Strong | Mayville, WI |
| MeTVWBME-CDMeTV | 41.1 | 38 mi | 137° SE | Weak | Milwaukee, WI |
| CBSWDJT-TVCBS | 58 | 38 mi | 137° SE | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo | 63 | 38 mi | 137° SE | Poor | Milwaukee, WI |
| ABCWISN-TVABC | 12 | 38 mi | 137° SE | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| CWWVTVCW | 18 | 40 mi | 136° SE | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| NBCWTMJ-TVNBC | 4 | 40 mi | 137° SE | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| IONWPXE-TVION | 55 | 41 mi | 136° SE | Good | Kenosha, WI |
| FOXWITIFox | 6 | 41 mi | 136° SE | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| CBSWFRV-TVCBS | 5 | 61 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
| TLMWMEITelemundo | 31.6 | 61 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Shawano, WI |
| CWWMTVCW | 15.2 | 61 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Madison, WI |
| NBCWGBA-TVNBC | 26 | 63 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
| FOXWMSN-TVFox | 47 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Fair | Madison, WI |
| IONWIFSION | 57 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Fair | Janesville, WI |
| ABCWKOWABC | 27 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Good | Madison, WI |
| CBSWISC-TVCBS | 3 | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Fair | Madison, WI |
| ABCWBAY-TVABC | 2 | 66 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
| FOXWLUK-TVFox | 11 | 66 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
| CWWCWFCW | 14 | 66 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Suring, WI |
Over-the-air TV in Theresa
Theresa is a small community of about 1,210 people in Wisconsin. There are 41 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Seven of the 20 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 31.6 (WMEI), MeTV on channel 41.1 (WBME-CD) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 8 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 Theresa
Point your antenna SE, at about 137°. The main network towers for Theresa 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 38 miles southeast of Theresa (137° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Theresa at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Theresa, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Theresa
The farthest main network tower for Theresa is WITI (Fox), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WWRS-TV is only 6.7 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 Theresa
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W21EF-DTranslator | 20 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| WMLW-TVFull power | 38 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Racine, WI |
| WMKE-CDClass A | 40 mi | 136° SE | Weak | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMVSFull power | 40 mi | 136° SE | Fair | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMVTFull power | 40 mi | 136° SE | Fair | Milwaukee, WI |
| WTSJ-LDLow power | 40 mi | 136° SE | Poor | Milwaukee, WI |
| WIWNFull power | 40 mi | 136° SE | Weak | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| WPVS-LDLow power | 40 mi | 136° SE | Poor | Milwaukee, WI |
| WDMW-LDLow power | 40 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Milwaukee, WI |
| WTAS-LDLow power | 40 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Waukesha, WI |
| WVCY-TVFull power | 41 mi | 136° SE | Good | Milwaukee, WI |
| WMWI-LDLow power | 47 mi | 240° WSW | Poor | Verona, WI |
| WZCK-LDLow power | 61 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Madison, WI |
| W23BW-DClass A | 61 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Madison, WI |
| WMWD-LDLow power | 61 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Madison, WI |
| W30BU-DLow power | 63 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Green Bay, WI |
| WACY-TVFull power | 63 mi | 22° NNE | Weak | Appleton, WI |
| WHA-TVFull power | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Fair | Madison, WI |
| W29ET-DTranslator | 65 mi | 303° WNW | Poor | Coloma, WI |
| WPNE-TVFull power | 66 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
| WGBD-LDLow power | 66 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Green Bay, WI |
How Theresa compares with the rest of Wisconsin
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Theresa ranks 28th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 6.7 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, 15 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Theresa: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 136° SE, the direction of WITI (Fox), 41 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 25 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 Theresa, WI?
ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SE of Theresa. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Theresa, WI?
CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SE of Theresa. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Theresa, WI?
NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SE of Theresa. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Theresa, WI?
Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 41 miles SE of Theresa. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Theresa, WI?
CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 40 miles SE of Theresa. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Theresa?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Theresa; around 25 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 Theresa?
Point your antenna SE, at about 137°. The main network towers for Theresa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Theresa?
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 Theresa?
WWRS-TV is only 6.7 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 Theresa?
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 Theresa; signal estimates ignore terrain.