TV channels & antenna towers in Winneconne, Wisconsin

Winneconne has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W21EF-D, 27 miles to the SE.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
27 mito the closest tower
2,445population

Network channels in Winneconne

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWFRV-TVCBS5 39 mi67° ENE GoodGreen Bay, WI
TLMWMEITelemundo31.6 39 mi67° ENE GoodShawano, WI
NBCWGBA-TVNBC26 40 mi64° ENE GoodGreen Bay, WI
ABCWBAY-TVABC2 41 mi59° ENE GoodGreen Bay, WI
FOXWLUK-TVFox11 41 mi60° ENE GoodGreen Bay, WI
CWWCWFCW14 41 mi60° ENE GoodSuring, WI
TBNWWRS-TVTrinity52 48 mi169° SSE FairMayville, WI

Over-the-air TV in Winneconne

With roughly 2,450 residents, Winneconne is a small community in Wisconsin. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 16 licensed TV transmitters: 9 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Green Bay, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Green Bay's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WBAY-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WFRV-TV), NBC on channel 26 (WGBA-TV), Fox on channel 11 (WLUK-TV), CW on channel 14 (WCWF), Telemundo on channel 31.6 (WMEI) and Trinity on channel 52 (WWRS-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 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 Winneconne

Point your antenna ENE, at about 63°. The main network towers for Winneconne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WFRV-TV, WMEI and WGBA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles northeast of Winneconne (67° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Winneconne at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Winneconne

The farthest main network tower for Winneconne is WLUK-TV (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.

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 Winneconne

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W21EF-DTranslator27 mi 141° SEWeakFond Du Lac, WI
W30BU-DLow power40 mi 64° ENEPoorGreen Bay, WI
WACY-TVFull power40 mi 64° ENEFairAppleton, WI
WPNE-TVFull power41 mi 59° ENEGoodGreen Bay, WI
WGBD-LDLow power41 mi 60° ENEPoorGreen Bay, WI
W29ET-DTranslator42 mi 262° WPoorColoma, WI
W26EE-DLow power61 mi 346° NNWPoorWittenberg, WI
W31EV-DLow power67 mi 293° WNWPoorStevens Point, WI
WRJT-LDLow power67 mi 303° WNWPoorWausau, WI

How Winneconne compares with the rest of Wisconsin

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Winneconne ranks 299th of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 39 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 Oshkosh, 10 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Winneconne: 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 60° ENE, the direction of WLUK-TV (Fox), 41 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 9 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 Winneconne, WI?

ABC is on channel 2 from WBAY-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles ENE of Winneconne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Winneconne, WI?

CBS is on channel 5 from WFRV-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles ENE of Winneconne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Winneconne, WI?

NBC is on channel 26 from WGBA-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles ENE of Winneconne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Winneconne, WI?

Fox is on channel 11 from WLUK-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles ENE of Winneconne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Winneconne, WI?

CW is on channel 14 from WCWF, broadcasting from 41 miles ENE of Winneconne. Estimated signal: good.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Winneconne; around 9 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 Winneconne?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 63°. The main network towers for Winneconne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Winneconne?

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 Winneconne?

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 Winneconne?

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 Winneconne; signal estimates ignore terrain.