TV channels & antenna towers in Wrightstown, Wisconsin
Wrightstown has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFRV-TV (CBS), 8.9 miles to the E.
Network channels in Wrightstown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWFRV-TVCBS | 5 | 8.9 mi | 87° E | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| TLMWMEITelemundo | 31.6 | 8.9 mi | 87° E | Strong | Shawano, WI |
| NBCWGBA-TVNBC | 26 | 9.3 mi | 76° ENE | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| ABCWBAY-TVABC | 2 | 9.8 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| FOXWLUK-TVFox | 11 | 10 mi | 56° NE | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| CWWCWFCW | 14 | 10 mi | 56° NE | Strong | Suring, WI |
| TBNWWRS-TVTrinity | 52 | 64 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Mayville, WI |
Over-the-air TV in Wrightstown
Wrightstown, Wisconsin has a population of about 3,330. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 1 Class A, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Wrightstown, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles 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 (strong 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 Wrightstown
Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Wrightstown 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 8.9 miles east of Wrightstown (87° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wrightstown at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Wrightstown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wrightstown
The farthest main network tower for Wrightstown is WLUK-TV (Fox), 10 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.
WFRV-TV is only 8.9 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 Wrightstown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W30BU-DLow power | 9.1 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Green Bay, WI |
| WACY-TVFull power | 9.3 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Appleton, WI |
| WPNE-TVFull power | 9.8 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Green Bay, WI |
| WGBD-LDLow power | 10 mi | 56° NE | Good | Green Bay, WI |
| W21EF-DTranslator | 38 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Fond Du Lac, WI |
| WLWK-CDClass A | 56 mi | 44° NE | Poor | Sturgeon Bay, WI |
| W26EE-DLow power | 61 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Wittenberg, WI |
| W33EW-DTranslator | 65 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Rhinelander, WI |
How Wrightstown compares with the rest of Wisconsin
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Wrightstown ranks 261st of 423 places in Wisconsin: fewer than the typical Wisconsin town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 8.9 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 De Pere, 9.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wrightstown: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 56° NE, the direction of WLUK-TV (Fox), 10 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 10 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 Wrightstown, WI?
ABC is on channel 2 from WBAY-TV, broadcasting from 9.8 miles NE of Wrightstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Wrightstown, WI?
CBS is on channel 5 from WFRV-TV, broadcasting from 8.9 miles E of Wrightstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Wrightstown, WI?
NBC is on channel 26 from WGBA-TV, broadcasting from 9.3 miles ENE of Wrightstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Wrightstown, WI?
Fox is on channel 11 from WLUK-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles NE of Wrightstown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Wrightstown, WI?
CW is on channel 14 from WCWF, broadcasting from 10 miles NE of Wrightstown. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wrightstown?
15 transmitters within 70 miles of Wrightstown; around 10 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 Wrightstown?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Wrightstown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wrightstown?
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 Wrightstown?
WFRV-TV is only 8.9 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 Wrightstown?
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 Wrightstown; signal estimates ignore terrain.