WNIN
Full power TV station · Evansville, Indiana
WNIN is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Evansville, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 58 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About WNIN
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 27 kW effective radiated power, WNIN runs more power than 15% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 305 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 31% 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 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 58 cities and towns in our guide with about 427,000 residents, as far as Henderson, KY (20 miles).
WNIN shares its transmitter site with WDLH-LD, WYYW-CD (Telemundo) and WTSN-CD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Evansville, IN |
| Tower location | 37.98361, -87.27028 |
| Effective radiated power | 27 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 67802 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNIN
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville, IN | 4.5 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Chandler, IN | 6.7 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Newburgh, IN | 7.8 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Melody Hill, IN | 14 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Rockport, IN | 14 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Evansville, IN | 16 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Owensboro, KY | 17 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Highland, IN | 17 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Henderson, KY | 20 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Lewisport, KY | 20 mi | 279° W | Fair |
| Santa Claus, IN | 22 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Haubstadt, IN | 23 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Knottsville, KY | 25 mi | 306° NW | Fair |
| Oakland City, IN | 25 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Fort Branch, IN | 25 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Tell City, IN | 27 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Ferdinand, IN | 28 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Huntingburg, IN | 28 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Princeton, IN | 30 mi | 148° SSE | Fair |
| Jasper, IN | 34 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IN | 34 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Petersburg, IN | 35 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Breckinridge Center, KY | 38 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Mount Carmel, IL | 40 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Morganfield, KY | 41 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Hartford, KY | 42 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Beaver Dam, KY | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Hardinsburg, KY | 46 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Washington, IN | 47 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Madisonville, KY | 47 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| Central City, KY | 48 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Providence, KY | 49 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Carmi, IL | 49 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Sturgis, KY | 49 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Morehead, KY | 49 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Vincennes, IN | 50 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Albion, IL | 51 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Loogootee, IN | 52 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Oak Grove, KY | 52 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| French Lick, IN | 53 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNIN transmitter tower?
WNIN broadcasts from a tower at 37.9836, -87.2703, near Boonville, IN. It is licensed to Evansville, Indiana.
How far does WNIN broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNIN with an antenna?
About 427,000 people live in the 58 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNIN?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNIN tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.