TV channels & antenna towers in Cicero, Indiana

Cicero has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WALV-CD (MeTV), 16 miles to the SSW.

Open Cicero in the live finder

29TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

4,891population

Network channels in Cicero

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	16 mi	214° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	16 mi	214° SSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	18 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	19 mi	212° SSW	Strong	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	19 mi	212° SSW	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	19 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	23 mi	189° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	37 mi	300° WNW	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	48 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	48 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	50 mi	188° S	Good	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	50 mi	188° S	Fair	Bloomington, IN

Over-the-air TV in Cicero

Cicero is a town of about 4,890 people in Indiana. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 20 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther 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.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WRTV), CBS on channel 29 (WTTK), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 8 (WISH-TV), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Cicero

Point your antenna SSW, at about 212°. The main network towers for Cicero sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WHMB-TV, WXIN, WTTK and WISH-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles southwest of Cicero (213° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cicero at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cicero

The farthest main network tower for Cicero is WXIN (Fox), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Cicero

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	18 mi	284° WNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	18 mi	213° SSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	18 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	19 mi	213° SSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	19 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	19 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WIPBFull power	33 mi	93° E	Good	Muncie, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	42 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Marion, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	50 mi	188° S	Fair	Bloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power	52 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Martinsville, IN

How Cicero compares with the rest of Indiana

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Cicero ranks 47th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Noblesville, 5.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cicero: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 212° SSW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 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 23 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 Cicero, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 18 miles SSW of Cicero. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Cicero, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Cicero. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Cicero, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Cicero. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Cicero, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Cicero. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Cicero, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Cicero. Estimated signal: fair.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Cicero; around 23 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 Cicero?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 212°. The main network towers for Cicero sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cicero?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cicero?

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 Cicero?

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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