TV channels & antenna towers in Tichigan, Wisconsin

Tichigan has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMW-LD, 9.6 miles to the N.

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37TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

9.6 mito the closest tower

5,133population

Network channels in Tichigan

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC	4	24 mi	39° NE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION	55	24 mi	40° NE	Good	Kenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox	6	24 mi	40° NE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW	18	24 mi	39° NE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV	41.1	24 mi	35° NE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS	58	24 mi	35° NE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo	63	24 mi	35° NE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC	12	24 mi	35° NE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity	52	45 mi	339° NNW	Good	Mayville, WI
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	62 mi	234° SW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	62 mi	234° SW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	62 mi	234° SW	Poor	Freeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	62 mi	233° SW	Poor	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	62 mi	233° SW	Poor	Rockford, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	65 mi	236° SW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWMTVCW	15.2	67 mi	284° WNW	Weak	Madison, WI
FOXWMSN-TVFox	47	69 mi	284° WNW	Fair	Madison, WI
IONWIFSION	57	69 mi	284° WNW	Weak	Janesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC	27	69 mi	284° WNW	Fair	Madison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS	3	69 mi	284° WNW	Weak	Madison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Tichigan

Tichigan is a town of about 5,130 people in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 22 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 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 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 Tichigan

Point your antenna NE, at about 37°. The main network towers for Tichigan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WTMJ-TV, WPXE-TV, WITI, WVTV and WBME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles northeast of Tichigan (39° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tichigan at fair strength or better, 70% 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 Tichigan, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Tichigan

The farthest main network tower for Tichigan is WISN-TV (ABC), 24 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.

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 Tichigan

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDMW-LDLow power	9.6 mi	3° N	Good	Milwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power	9.6 mi	3° N	Good	Waukesha, WI
WVCY-TVFull power	24 mi	40° NE	Strong	Milwaukee, WI
WMKE-CDClass A	24 mi	39° NE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power	24 mi	39° NE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power	24 mi	39° NE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power	24 mi	39° NE	Fair	Milwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power	24 mi	39° NE	Fair	Fond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power	24 mi	39° NE	Weak	Milwaukee, WI
WMLW-TVFull power	24 mi	35° NE	Fair	Racine, WI
W35DY-DTranslator	52 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Stoughton, WI
WMWI-LDLow power	59 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Verona, WI
WZCK-LDLow power	67 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Madison, WI
W23BW-DClass A	67 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Madison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power	67 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Madison, WI
W21EF-DTranslator	68 mi	353° N	Poor	Fond Du Lac, WI
WHA-TVFull power	69 mi	284° WNW	Weak	Madison, WI

How Tichigan compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Tichigan ranks 88th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Muskego, 6.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Tichigan: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 35° NE, the direction of WISN-TV (ABC), 24 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 20 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 Tichigan, WI?

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

What channel is CBS in Tichigan, WI?

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

What channel is NBC in Tichigan, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Tichigan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Tichigan, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Tichigan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Tichigan, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Tichigan. Estimated signal: strong.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Tichigan; around 20 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 Tichigan?

Point your antenna NE, at about 37°. The main network towers for Tichigan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Tichigan?

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 Tichigan?

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 Tichigan?

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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