TV channels & antenna towers in Dale, Indiana

Dale has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEZY-LD, 12 miles to the NNE.

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30TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

1,544population

Network channels in Dale

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	13 mi	118° ESE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	13 mi	118° ESE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	13 mi	128° SE	Strong	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	13 mi	129° SE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	14 mi	130° SE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	14 mi	130° SE	Strong	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	14 mi	130° SE	Strong	Kokomo, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	23 mi	131° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	28 mi	336° NNW	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	36 mi	318° NW	Weak	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	36 mi	318° NW	Weak	Lafayette, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	44 mi	162° SSE	Good	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	44 mi	162° SSE	Fair	Bloomington, IN

Over-the-air TV in Dale

Dale, Indiana has a population of about 1,540. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 7 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 20 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 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 best-placed network stations 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 (good 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 Dale

Point your antenna SE, at about 126°. The main network towers for Dale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WHMB-TV, WISH-TV, WXIN and WTTK, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southeast of Dale (129° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dale at fair strength or better, 73% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dale

The farthest main network tower for Dale is WXIN (Fox), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WRTV is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Dale

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	12 mi	16° NNE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	13 mi	128° SE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	13 mi	128° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	13 mi	129° SE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	13 mi	129° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	13 mi	129° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	13 mi	129° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	13 mi	129° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	13 mi	129° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	13 mi	129° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	14 mi	130° SE	Good	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	14 mi	130° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WREP-LDLow power	39 mi	181° S	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	44 mi	162° SSE	Fair	Bloomington, IN
WIPBFull power	54 mi	84° E	Fair	Muncie, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	60 mi	43° NE	Poor	Marion, IN
WTIUFull power	61 mi	185° S	Weak	Bloomington, IN

How Dale compares with the rest of Indiana

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Dale ranks 29th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Zionsville, 8.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dale: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 130° SE, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 14 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 24 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 Dale, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 13 miles SE of Dale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Dale, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Dale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Dale, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Dale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Dale, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Dale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Dale, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Dale. Estimated signal: good.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Dale; around 24 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 Dale?

Point your antenna SE, at about 126°. The main network towers for Dale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Dale?

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 Dale?

WRTV is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Dale?

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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