TV channels & antenna towers in Bedford, Indiana

Bedford has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTIU, 19 miles to the N.

Open Bedford in the live finder

27TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

13,347population

Network channels in Bedford

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWIPX-TVION	63	42 mi	26° NNE	Good	Bloomington, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	42 mi	26° NNE	Good	Bloomington, IN
ABCWHAS-TVABC	11	49 mi	135° SE	Fair	Louisville, KY
NBCWAVENBC	3	49 mi	134° SE	Good	Louisville, KY
CBSWLKYCBS	32	49 mi	134° SE	Good	Louisville, KY
FOXWDRBFox	41	49 mi	135° SE	Good	Louisville, KY
CWWBKICW	58	49 mi	135° SE	Good	Salem, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	55 mi	299° WNW	Weak	Terre Haute, IN
CWWTWOCW	2.2	55 mi	299° WNW	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	55 mi	299° WNW	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	68 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

Over-the-air TV in Bedford

Bedford is a town of about 13,300 people in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 27 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 5 Class A, 5 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Bedford, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Louisville, KY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Louisville's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 38 (WAWV-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), NBC on channel 3 (WAVE), Fox on channel 41 (WDRB), CW on channel 58 (WBKI), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 19 (WDNI-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 6 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 Bedford

The main network towers around Bedford are in different directions: ABC 299° WNW (55 mi), CBS 26° NNE (42 mi), NBC 134° SE (49 mi) and Fox 135° SE (49 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WIPX-TV and WTTV, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles northeast of Bedford (26° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bedford at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WAWV-TV (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Bedford. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bedford

The farthest main network tower for Bedford is WAWV-TV (ABC), 55 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Bedford

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTIUFull power	19 mi	359° N	Strong	Bloomington, IN
WRLW-CDClass A	28 mi	130° SE	Fair	Salem, IN
WJTS-CDClass A	39 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Jasper, IN
WREP-LDLow power	41 mi	5° N	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	42 mi	26° NNE	Good	Bloomington, IN
WDYL-LDLow power	49 mi	134° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WBNM-LDTranslator	49 mi	134° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WJYL-CDClass A	49 mi	134° SE	Poor	Jeffersonville, IN
WMYO-CDClass A	49 mi	134° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WKPC-TVFull power	49 mi	134° SE	Fair	Louisville, KY
WKMJ-TVFull power	49 mi	134° SE	Fair	Louisville, KY
W19FD-DLow power	55 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	55 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Brazil, IN
WVUTFull power	55 mi	255° WSW	Poor	Vincennes, IN
WKUT-LDLow power	58 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Bowling Green, KY
WBNAFull power	70 mi	145° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY

How Bedford compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Bedford ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 42 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

20% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Bloomington, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bedford: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 299° WNW, the direction of WAWV-TV (ABC), 55 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 14 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 Bedford, IN?

ABC is on channel 38 from WAWV-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles WNW of Bedford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Bedford, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 42 miles NNE of Bedford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bedford, IN?

NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Bedford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bedford, IN?

Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Bedford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bedford, IN?

CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Bedford. Estimated signal: good.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Bedford; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Bedford?

What kind of antenna do I need in Bedford?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 197° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bedford?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bedford?

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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