TV channels & antenna towers in Brownstown, Indiana
Brownstown has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRLW-CD, 19 miles to the S.
Network channels in Brownstown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWIPX-TVION | 63 | 37 mi | 351° N | Good | Bloomington, IN |
| CBSWTTVCBS | 4 | 37 mi | 351° N | Good | Bloomington, IN |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 37 mi | 162° SSE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 37 mi | 162° SSE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 38 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 38 mi | 164° SSE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 38 mi | 164° SSE | Good | Salem, IN |
| TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo | 19 | 64 mi | 358° N | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
Over-the-air TV in Brownstown
With roughly 2,950 residents, Brownstown is a town in Indiana. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 5 Class A, 3 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Brownstown, 16 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 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 11 (WHAS-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). 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 Brownstown
The main network towers around Brownstown are in different directions: ABC 164° SSE (38 mi), CBS 351° N (37 mi), NBC 162° SSE (37 mi) and Fox 164° SSE (38 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WAVE, WLKY, WHAS-TV, WDRB and WBKI, transmit from the same tower site about 37 miles south of Brownstown (162° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brownstown at fair strength or better, 71% 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 Brownstown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Brownstown
The farthest main network tower for Brownstown is WDRB (Fox), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Brownstown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRLW-CDClass A | 19 mi | 187° S | Fair | Salem, IN |
| WTIUFull power | 30 mi | 307° NW | Good | Bloomington, IN |
| WCLJ-TVFull power | 37 mi | 351° N | Good | Bloomington, IN |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 37 mi | 162° SSE | Weak | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 37 mi | 162° SSE | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 37 mi | 163° SSE | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 37 mi | 163° SSE | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 37 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 37 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WREP-LDLow power | 44 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Martinsville, IN |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 52 mi | 174° S | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 57 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Jasper, IN |
| WBNAFull power | 60 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Louisville, KY |
How Brownstown compares with the rest of Indiana
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Brownstown ranks 263rd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
51% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Columbus, 23 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Brownstown: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 164° SSE, the direction of WDRB (Fox), 38 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 12 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 Brownstown, IN?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Brownstown. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Brownstown, IN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 37 miles N of Brownstown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Brownstown, IN?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 37 miles SSE of Brownstown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Brownstown, IN?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Brownstown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Brownstown, IN?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 38 miles SSE of Brownstown. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brownstown?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Brownstown; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Brownstown?
The main network towers around Brownstown are in different directions: ABC 164° SSE (38 mi), CBS 351° N (37 mi), NBC 162° SSE (37 mi) and Fox 164° SSE (38 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Brownstown?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 173° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brownstown?
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 Brownstown?
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 Brownstown; signal estimates ignore terrain.