TV channels & antenna towers in Brookston, Indiana

Brookston has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPBI-CD (ABC), 14 miles to the S.

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29TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

1,534population

Network channels in Brookston

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	14 mi	176° S	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	14 mi	176° S	Fair	Lafayette, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	20 mi	138° SE	Fair	Lafayette, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	59 mi	142° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	59 mi	142° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	60 mi	144° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	60 mi	144° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	60 mi	144° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	61 mi	144° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	61 mi	144° SE	Fair	Kokomo, IN
ABCWICDABC	15	66 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	66 mi	237° WSW	Weak	Urbana, IL
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	69 mi	143° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

Over-the-air TV in Brookston

Brookston, Indiana has a population of about 1,530. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 7 Class A, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Brookston, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 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 16.3 (WPBI-CD), CBS on channel 29 (WTTK), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 18.2 (WLFI-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 (very weak signal) and Univision (weak signal). 4 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 Brookston

Point your antenna SSE, at about 152°. The main network towers for Brookston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WPBI-CD and WPBY-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles south of Brookston (176° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brookston at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WTTK (CBS), WTHR (NBC) and WXIN (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Brookston. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brookston

The farthest main network tower for Brookston is WXIN (Fox), 61 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 Brookston

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	40 mi	136° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
W23EQ-DTranslator	54 mi	235° SW	Poor	Danville, IL
WYINFull power	59 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Gary, IN
WFYIFull power	60 mi	144° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	60 mi	144° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	60 mi	144° SE	Weak	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WAAA-LDLow power	64 mi	353° N	Poor	Valparaiso, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	65 mi	86° E	Poor	Marion, IN

How Brookston compares with the rest of Indiana

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Brookston ranks 332nd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 West Lafayette, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brookston: 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 144° SE, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 61 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 8 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 Brookston, IN?

ABC is on channel 16.3 from WPBI-CD, broadcasting from 14 miles S of Brookston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Brookston, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 61 miles SE of Brookston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Brookston, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 59 miles SE of Brookston. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Brookston, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 61 miles SE of Brookston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Brookston, IN?

CW is on channel 18.2 from WLFI-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SE of Brookston. Estimated signal: fair.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Brookston; around 8 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 Brookston?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 152°. The main network towers for Brookston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brookston?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brookston?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brookston?

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 Brookston; signal estimates ignore terrain.