TV channels & antenna towers in Auburn, Indiana

Auburn has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26DH-D, 2.3 miles to the S.

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38TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

2.3 mito the closest tower

12,979population

Network channels in Auburn

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	19 mi	202° SSW	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	19 mi	200° SSW	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	19 mi	200° SSW	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	20 mi	198° SSW	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	59 mi	286° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	61 mi	287° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	61 mi	287° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	61 mi	287° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
ABCWPNM-CDABC	35	62 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Leipsic, OH
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	62 mi	286° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	62 mi	286° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
FOXWLIOFox	8.2	64 mi	130° SE	Poor	Lima, OH
ABCWOHL-CDABC	35	64 mi	130° SE	Poor	Lima, OH

Over-the-air TV in Auburn

Auburn is a city of about 13,000 people in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 38 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 5 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 22 farther out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to South Bend, so most of the network channels you will find here come from South Bend's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 55 (WFFT-TV), CW on channel 33 (WISE-TV), Telemundo on channel 69.2 (WMYS-LD) and Univision on channel 46 (WHME-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (fair signal). 7 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 Auburn

Point your antenna SSW, at about 200°. The main network towers for Auburn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WFFT-TV, WISE-TV, WPTA and WANE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles south of Auburn (202° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Auburn at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Auburn

The farthest main network tower for Auburn is WANE-TV (CBS), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WNDU-TV (NBC), 62 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Auburn

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W26DH-DLow power	2.3 mi	172° S	Good	Auburn, IN
WINMFull power	15 mi	66° ENE	Fair	Angola, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	19 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	19 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	19 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	19 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	19 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	19 mi	202° SSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	19 mi	200° SSW	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	19 mi	201° SSW	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	19 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	30 mi	162° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WJGP-LDLow power	55 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WEID-LDLow power	56 mi	293° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	57 mi	211° SSW	Poor	Marion, IN
WLMBFull power	60 mi	64° ENE	Weak	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	60 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Toledo, OH
WNITFull power	61 mi	287° WNW	Weak	South Bend, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	61 mi	156° SSE	Poor	Lima, OH
WTLWFull power	62 mi	132° SE	Poor	Lima, OH
WTLW-CDClass A	62 mi	132° SE	Poor	Lima, OH
WBGU-TVFull power	62 mi	105° ESE	Weak	Bowling Green, OH
WSJVFull power	62 mi	286° WNW	Fair	Elkhart, IN
W25FI-DTranslator	63 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Maplewood, OH
WOBC-CDClass A	64 mi	355° N	Poor	Battle Creek, MI

How Auburn compares with the rest of Indiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Auburn ranks 112th 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 Fort Wayne, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Auburn: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 198° SSW, the direction of WANE-TV (CBS), 20 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 18 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 Auburn, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Auburn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Auburn, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SSW of Auburn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Auburn, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles WNW of Auburn. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Auburn, IN?

Fox is on channel 55 from WFFT-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Auburn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Auburn, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Auburn. Estimated signal: good.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Auburn; around 18 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 Auburn?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 200°. The main network towers for Auburn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Auburn?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 62 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Auburn?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Auburn?

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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More: all TV stations in Indiana · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Auburn; signal estimates ignore terrain.