WHME-TV (Univision) · Channel 46
Full power TV station · South Bend, Indiana
WHME-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 46, licensed to South Bend, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 132 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WHME-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 260 kW effective radiated power, WHME-TV runs more power than 49% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 304 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 30% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 132 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,040,000 residents, as far as Hobart, IN (57 miles).
The nearest other Univision station in our data is WGBO-DT in Joliet, IL, 78 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 46 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | South Bend, IN |
| Tower location | 41.59528, -86.16056 |
| Effective radiated power | 260 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 304 m (998 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 36117 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHME-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka, IN | 4.6 mi | 181° S | Strong |
| South Bend, IN | 7.6 mi | 143° SE | Strong |
| Notre Dame, IN | 8.3 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| Granger, IN | 11 mi | 193° SSW | Strong |
| Elkhart, IN | 11 mi | 238° WSW | Strong |
| Dunlap, IN | 13 mi | 257° WSW | Strong |
| Nappanee, IN | 13 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Goshen, IN | 17 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Niles, MI | 17 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Plymouth, IN | 19 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| La Porte, IN | 29 mi | 92° E | Good |
| LaPorte, IN | 29 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Warsaw, IN | 29 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Three Rivers, MI | 36 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Rochester, IN | 37 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Fair Plain, MI | 37 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Michigan City, IN | 39 mi | 101° ESE | Good |
| Benton Harbor, MI | 39 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Saint Joseph, MI | 39 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Sturgis, MI | 41 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| North Manchester, IN | 46 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Columbia City, IN | 46 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Chesterton, IN | 47 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Valparaiso, IN | 47 mi | 79° E | Good |
| Kendallville, IN | 48 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Portage, MI | 51 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Portage, IN | 53 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Garrett, IN | 56 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Lake Station, IN | 56 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Westwood, MI | 56 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN | 56 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 56 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Hobart, IN | 57 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Wabash, IN | 58 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Eastwood, MI | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Peru, IN | 58 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Logansport, IN | 59 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Auburn, IN | 59 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Angola, IN | 60 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Huntington, IN | 60 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHME-TV transmitter tower?
WHME-TV broadcasts from a tower at 41.5953, -86.1606, near Gulivoire Park, IN. It is licensed to South Bend, Indiana.
What channel is WHME-TV on?
WHME-TV appears as virtual channel 46 (46.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does WHME-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHME-TV with an antenna?
About 1,040,000 people live in the 132 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHME-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHME-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.