TV channels & antenna towers in Clinton, Indiana
Clinton has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTWO (CW), 29 miles to the S.
Network channels in Clinton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWTWOCW | 2.2 | 29 mi | 179° S | Good | Terre Haute, IN |
| ABCWAWV-TVABC | 38 | 29 mi | 179° S | Good | Terre Haute, IN |
| FOXWTHI-TVFox | 10.2 | 29 mi | 179° S | Fair | Terre Haute, IN |
| ABCWICDABC | 15 | 39 mi | 316° NW | Good | Champaign, IL |
| FOXWCCUFox | 27 | 39 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Urbana, IL |
| ABCWPBY-CDABC | 35 | 59 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Lafayette, IN |
| ABCWPBI-CDABC | 16.3 | 59 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Lafayette, IN |
| CBSWCIACBS | 3 | 64 mi | 299° WNW | Weak | Champaign, IL |
| CWWISH-TVCW | 8 | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| UNIWHMB-TVUnivision | 40 | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| CWWLFI-TVCW | 18.2 | 65 mi | 39° NE | Poor | Lafayette, IN |
| FOXWXINFox | 59 | 66 mi | 75° ENE | Weak | Indianapolis, IN |
| CBSWTTKCBS | 29 | 66 mi | 75° ENE | Weak | Kokomo, IN |
| ABCWRTVABC | 6 | 66 mi | 75° ENE | Weak | Indianapolis, IN |
| MeTVWALV-CDMeTV | 46.1 | 67 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| NBCWTHRNBC | 13 | 67 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| CBSWTTVCBS | 4 | 69 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Bloomington, IN |
| IONWIPX-TVION | 63 | 69 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Bloomington, IN |
Over-the-air TV in Clinton
With roughly 4,810 residents, Clinton is a town in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 7 Class A, 10 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Clinton, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 35 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 18 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 15 (WICD), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 27 (WCCU), CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-TV), Univision on channel 40 (WHMB-TV) and MeTV on channel 46.1 (WALV-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (very weak signal). 8 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 Clinton
Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Clinton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WTWO, WAWV-TV and WTHI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles south of Clinton (179° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clinton at fair strength or better, 60% 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 Clinton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clinton
The farthest main network tower for Clinton is WCCU (Fox), 39 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTTV (CBS), 69 miles east and WTHR (NBC), 67 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
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 Clinton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W19FD-DLow power | 29 mi | 179° S | Fair | Terre Haute, IN |
| W24FB-DLow power | 29 mi | 179° S | Fair | Brazil, IN |
| W23EQ-DTranslator | 38 mi | 334° NNW | Weak | Danville, IL |
| WEIU-TVFull power | 49 mi | 263° W | Weak | Charleston, IL |
| WREP-LDLow power | 54 mi | 105° ESE | Poor | Martinsville, IN |
| W27EL-DLow power | 54 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Champaign, IL |
| WBXC-CDClass A | 55 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Champaign/Urbana, IL |
| W07DD-DLow power | 59 mi | 307° NW | Poor | Champaign, IL |
| W33EK-DTranslator | 59 mi | 242° WSW | Poor | Effingham, IL |
| WTIUFull power | 60 mi | 126° SE | Weak | Bloomington, IN |
| WNDY-TVFull power | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Marion, IN |
| WIIH-CDClass A | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WDTIFull power | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WJSJ-CDClass A | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WSWY-LDTranslator | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WBXI-CDClass A | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WSDI-LDLow power | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WQDE-LDLow power | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WUDZ-LDLow power | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WFYIFull power | 66 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WFYI-LDLow power | 66 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WEZY-LDLow power | 67 mi | 57° ENE | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| WUSI-TVFull power | 69 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Olney, IL |
| WCLJ-TVFull power | 69 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Bloomington, IN |
| WVUTFull power | 70 mi | 184° S | Poor | Vincennes, IN |
How Clinton compares with the rest of Indiana
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Clinton ranks 337th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Terre Haute, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clinton: 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 316° NW, the direction of WCCU (Fox), 39 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 7 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 Clinton, IN?
ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 39 miles NW of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Clinton, IN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 69 miles ESE of Clinton. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is NBC in Clinton, IN?
NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 67 miles ENE of Clinton. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Fox in Clinton, IN?
Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 39 miles NW of Clinton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Clinton, IN?
CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clinton?
43 transmitters within 70 miles of Clinton; around 7 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 Clinton?
Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Clinton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clinton?
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. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clinton?
WTTV (CBS), 69 miles east and WTHR (NBC), 67 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Clinton?
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 Clinton; signal estimates ignore terrain.