TV channels & antenna towers in Union Grove, Wisconsin

Union Grove has 55 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMW-LD, 21 miles to the NNW.

55TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
21 mito the closest tower
4,891population

Network channels in Union Grove

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC4 29 mi15° NNE GoodMilwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION55 29 mi16° NNE GoodKenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox6 29 mi16° NNE GoodMilwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW18 29 mi15° NNE GoodMilwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV41.1 30 mi12° NNE FairMilwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS58 30 mi12° NNE GoodMilwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo63 30 mi12° NNE WeakMilwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC12 30 mi12° NNE GoodMilwaukee, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 57 mi335° NNW WeakMayville, WI
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 59 mi158° SSE GoodJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 59 mi158° SSE PoorChicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox32 60 mi159° SSE GoodChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 60 mi159° SSE GoodChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 60 mi159° SSE GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 60 mi159° SSE PoorChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 60 mi159° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 60 mi159° SSE GoodChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 60 mi159° SSE FairChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 60 mi159° SSE GoodChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 60 mi159° SSE GoodChicago, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo23 63 mi245° WSW PoorRockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS23 63 mi245° WSW PoorRockford, IL
CWWSLNCW19 63 mi245° WSW PoorFreeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox39 63 mi244° WSW PoorRockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC17 63 mi244° WSW PoorRockford, IL
NBCWREXNBC13 66 mi246° WSW PoorRockford, IL

Over-the-air TV in Union Grove

With roughly 4,890 residents, Union Grove is a town in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 55 licensed TV transmitters: 30 full-power, 9 Class A, 15 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 37 farther out. Ten of the 26 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT), MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Union Grove

Point your antenna NNE, at about 14°. The main network towers for Union Grove 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 29 miles north of Union Grove (15° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Union Grove at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Union Grove

The farthest main network tower for Union Grove is WISN-TV (ABC), 30 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 Union Grove

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDMW-LDLow power21 mi 340° NNWFairMilwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power21 mi 340° NNWFairWaukesha, WI
WVCY-TVFull power29 mi 16° NNEGoodMilwaukee, WI
WMKE-CDClass A29 mi 15° NNEFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVSFull power29 mi 15° NNEFairMilwaukee, WI
WMVTFull power29 mi 15° NNEFairMilwaukee, WI
WTSJ-LDLow power29 mi 15° NNEFairMilwaukee, WI
WIWNFull power29 mi 15° NNEFairFond Du Lac, WI
WPVS-LDLow power29 mi 15° NNEWeakMilwaukee, WI
WMLW-TVFull power30 mi 12° NNEFairRacine, WI
W35DY-DTranslator57 mi 264° WPoorStoughton, WI
WWTO-TVFull power59 mi 158° SSEWeakNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A59 mi 158° SSEPoorChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power59 mi 158° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power59 mi 158° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power59 mi 158° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A59 mi 158° SSEPoorSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power59 mi 158° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A59 mi 158° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A59 mi 158° SSEPoorPlano, IL
WCHU-LDLow power59 mi 158° SSEPoorOakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power60 mi 158° SSEPoorChicago, IL
WTTWFull power60 mi 159° SSEFairChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power60 mi 159° SSEGoodGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A60 mi 159° SSEPoorArlington Heights, IL

How Union Grove compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Union Grove ranks 15th of 423 places in Wisconsin: more than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Mount Pleasant, 10.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Union Grove: 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 12° NNE, the direction of WISN-TV (ABC), 30 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 29 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 Union Grove, WI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WISN-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles NNE of Union Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Union Grove, WI?

CBS is on channel 58 from WDJT-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles NNE of Union Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Union Grove, WI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WTMJ-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Union Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Union Grove, WI?

Fox is on channel 6 from WITI, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Union Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Union Grove, WI?

CW is on channel 18 from WVTV, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Union Grove. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Union Grove?

55 transmitters within 70 miles of Union Grove; around 29 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 Union Grove?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 14°. The main network towers for Union Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Union Grove?

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 Union Grove?

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 Union Grove?

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 Union Grove; signal estimates ignore terrain.