TV channels & antenna towers in Arcadia, Indiana

Arcadia has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEZY-LD, 17 miles to the W.

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29TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,666population

Network channels in Arcadia

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	19 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	19 mi	206° SSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	21 mi	206° SSW	Strong	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	22 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	22 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	22 mi	206° SSW	Strong	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	22 mi	206° SSW	Good	Kokomo, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	26 mi	187° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	34 mi	295° WNW	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	46 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	46 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	54 mi	187° S	Good	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	54 mi	187° S	Fair	Bloomington, IN

Over-the-air TV in Arcadia

With roughly 1,670 residents, Arcadia is a small community in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 29 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

19 of them are within 25 miles of Arcadia, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Indianapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Indianapolis's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WRTV), CBS on channel 29 (WTTK), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 8 (WISH-TV), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WDNI-CD), Univision on channel 40 (WHMB-TV) and MeTV on channel 46.1 (WALV-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 5 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 Arcadia

Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Arcadia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WHMB-TV, WISH-TV, WXIN and WTTK, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles southwest of Arcadia (207° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Arcadia at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Arcadia, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Arcadia

The farthest main network tower for Arcadia is WXIN (Fox), 22 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.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Arcadia

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEZY-LDLow power	17 mi	272° W	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	21 mi	206° SSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	21 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	22 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	22 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	22 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	22 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	22 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	22 mi	207° SSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	22 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	22 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	22 mi	206° SSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WIPBFull power	34 mi	99° E	Good	Muncie, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	39 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Marion, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	54 mi	187° S	Fair	Bloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power	55 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Martinsville, IN

How Arcadia compares with the rest of Indiana

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Arcadia ranks 47th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 19 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

29% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Noblesville, 9.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Arcadia: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 206° SSW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 22 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 23 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 Arcadia, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSW of Arcadia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Arcadia, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Arcadia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Arcadia, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Arcadia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Arcadia, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Arcadia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Arcadia, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Arcadia. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Arcadia?

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Arcadia; around 23 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 Arcadia?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Arcadia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Arcadia?

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 Arcadia?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Arcadia?

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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