TV channels & antenna towers in Avilla, Indiana

Avilla has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26DH-D, 9.9 miles to the ESE.

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37TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

9.9 mito the closest tower

2,413population

Network channels in Avilla

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	18 mi	173° S	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	18 mi	171° S	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	18 mi	171° S	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	19 mi	171° S	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	50 mi	289° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	52 mi	290° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	52 mi	290° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	52 mi	290° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	53 mi	289° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	54 mi	289° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN

Over-the-air TV in Avilla

With roughly 2,410 residents, Avilla is a small community in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 4 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Avilla, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 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 strongest network signals here 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 (good 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 Avilla

Point your antenna S, at about 172°. The main network towers for Avilla 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 18 miles south of Avilla (173° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Avilla 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 Avilla, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Avilla

The farthest main network tower for Avilla is WANE-TV (CBS), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WNDU-TV (NBC), 53 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 Avilla

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W26DH-DLow power	9.9 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Auburn, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	18 mi	173° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	18 mi	172° S	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	18 mi	172° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	18 mi	171° S	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	19 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	19 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	19 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	19 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	19 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WINMFull power	23 mi	75° ENE	Fair	Angola, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	34 mi	147° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WEID-LDLow power	48 mi	297° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
WNITFull power	52 mi	290° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
WJGP-LDLow power	53 mi	354° N	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WSOT-LDLow power	53 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Marion, IN
WSJVFull power	54 mi	289° WNW	Fair	Elkhart, IN
WOBC-CDClass A	64 mi	3° N	Poor	Battle Creek, MI
WOHW-LDLow power	65 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Lima, OH
WOKZ-CDClass A	68 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
W25FI-DTranslator	68 mi	146° SE	Poor	Maplewood, OH
WLMBFull power	68 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	68 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Toledo, OH
WUHO-LDLow power	68 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WGVKFull power	68 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI

How Avilla compares with the rest of Indiana

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Avilla ranks 101st of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Avilla: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 171° S, the direction of WANE-TV (CBS), 19 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 19 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 Avilla, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Avilla. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Avilla, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Avilla. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Avilla, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles WNW of Avilla. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Avilla, IN?

Fox is on channel 55 from WFFT-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Avilla. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Avilla, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Avilla. Estimated signal: good.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Avilla; around 19 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 Avilla?

Point your antenna S, at about 172°. The main network towers for Avilla sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Avilla?

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 53 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Avilla?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Avilla?

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 Avilla; signal estimates ignore terrain.