WNIT
Full power TV station · South Bend, Indiana
WNIT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to South Bend, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 118 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WNIT
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 78.3 kW effective radiated power, WNIT runs more power than 35% 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 333 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 42% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 118 cities and towns in our guide with about 943,000 residents, as far as Kalamazoo, MI (56 miles).
WNIT shares its transmitter site with WCWW-LD (CW), WBND-LD (ABC) and WMYS-LD (Telemundo). 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 | South Bend, IN |
| Tower location | 41.61367, -86.18889 |
| Effective radiated power | 78.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 333 m (1,092 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 41671 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNIT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka, IN | 3.7 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| South Bend, IN | 5.8 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Notre Dame, IN | 6.5 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Granger, IN | 10 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Elkhart, IN | 12 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Dunlap, IN | 14 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Nappanee, IN | 15 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Niles, MI | 15 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Goshen, IN | 18 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Plymouth, IN | 20 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| Dowagiac, MI | 26 mi | 189° S | Good |
| La Porte, IN | 27 mi | 89° E | Good |
| LaPorte, IN | 28 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Warsaw, IN | 31 mi | 326° NNW | Fair |
| Winona Lake, IN | 33 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Fair Plain, MI | 35 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Three Rivers, MI | 37 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
| Michigan City, IN | 37 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Westville, IN | 37 mi | 82° E | Fair |
| Benton Harbor, MI | 37 mi | 158° SSE | Fair |
| Saint Joseph, MI | 37 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Rochester, IN | 38 mi | 2° N | Fair |
| Sturgis, MI | 42 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Chesterton, IN | 45 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| Porter, IN | 46 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Valparaiso, IN | 46 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| North Manchester, IN | 48 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Columbia City, IN | 48 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Kendallville, IN | 49 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| South Haven, IN | 49 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Portage, IN | 51 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Portage, MI | 51 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Lake Station, IN | 54 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN | 55 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Hobart, IN | 55 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Westwood, MI | 56 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 56 mi | 214° SSW | Fair |
| Garrett, IN | 57 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Eastwood, MI | 58 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Winfield, IN | 58 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WCWW-LDCW · 25
- WBND-LDABC · 57
- WMYS-LDTelemundo · 69.2
- WNDU-TVNBC · 16
- WSBT-TVFox · 22.2
- WHME-TVUnivision · 46
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNIT transmitter tower?
WNIT broadcasts from a tower at 41.6137, -86.1889, near Gulivoire Park, IN. It is licensed to South Bend, Indiana.
How far does WNIT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNIT with an antenna?
About 943,000 people live in the 118 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNIT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNIT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.