WELW-LD (ION) · Channel 30.3
Low power TV station · Evansville, Indiana
WELW-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 30.3, licensed to Evansville, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 21 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WELW-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 21 cities and towns in our guide with about 266,000 residents, as far as Owensboro, KY (28 miles).
WELW-LD shares its transmitter site with WEIN-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is WNPX-TV in Franklin, TN, 111 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 30.3 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Evansville, IN |
| Tower location | 37.97794, -87.55244 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 181921 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WELW-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 0.3 mi | 40° NE | Strong |
| Melody Hill, IN | 3.9 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Highland, IN | 4.4 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Newburgh, IN | 8.3 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Darmstadt, IN | 8.5 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Henderson, KY | 10 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Chandler, IN | 11 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Haubstadt, IN | 16 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Boonville, IN | 16 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Poseyville, IN | 18 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IN | 19 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Fort Branch, IN | 19 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Owensville, IN | 22 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Sebree, KY | 26 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Princeton, IN | 26 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Breckinridge Center, KY | 27 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Oakland City, IN | 27 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Owensboro, KY | 28 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Rockport, IN | 28 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Morganfield, KY | 28 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
| Grayville, IL | 31 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WELW-LD transmitter tower?
WELW-LD broadcasts from a tower at 37.9779, -87.5524, near Evansville, IN. It is licensed to Evansville, Indiana.
What channel is WELW-LD on?
WELW-LD appears as virtual channel 30.3 (30.3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WELW-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WELW-LD with an antenna?
About 266,000 people live in the 21 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WELW-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WELW-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.