TV channels & antenna towers in Dunkirk, Indiana

Dunkirk has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLFI-TV (CW), 28 miles to the SSW.

Open Dunkirk in the live finder

49TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

28 mito the closest tower

2,630population

Network channels in Dunkirk

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	28 mi	204° SSW	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	34 mi	225° SW	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	34 mi	225° SW	Fair	Lafayette, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	58 mi	169° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	58 mi	169° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	59 mi	12° NNE	Fair	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	59 mi	9° N	Fair	South Bend, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	60 mi	170° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	60 mi	9° N	Fair	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	60 mi	10° N	Poor	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	60 mi	10° N	Poor	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	60 mi	10° N	Poor	South Bend, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	60 mi	171° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	61 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	61 mi	170° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	61 mi	170° S	Fair	Kokomo, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	67 mi	68° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	67 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	67 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	68 mi	69° ENE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	68 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

Over-the-air TV in Dunkirk

Dunkirk is a town of about 2,630 people in Indiana. There are 49 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 22 full-power, 8 Class A, 17 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Dunkirk, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 44 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 21 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 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 22.2 (WSBT-TV), CW on channel 18.2 (WLFI-TV), Telemundo on channel 69.2 (WMYS-LD), Univision on channel 46 (WHME-TV) and MeTV on channel 46.1 (WALV-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (fair 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 Dunkirk

The main network towers around Dunkirk are in different directions: ABC 170° S (60 mi), CBS 170° S (61 mi), NBC 9° N (59 mi) and Fox 9° N (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WPBI-CD and WPBY-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 34 miles southwest of Dunkirk (225° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dunkirk at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WRTV (ABC), WTTK (CBS), WNDU-TV (NBC) and WSBT-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Dunkirk. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dunkirk

The farthest main network tower for Dunkirk is WTTK (CBS), 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 Dunkirk

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEZY-LDLow power	40 mi	176° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	41 mi	100° E	Poor	Marion, IN
WFYIFull power	60 mi	170° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	60 mi	170° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSJVFull power	60 mi	9° N	Fair	Elkhart, IN
WNITFull power	60 mi	10° N	Weak	South Bend, IN
WDTIFull power	60 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	60 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	60 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	60 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	60 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	60 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	60 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	61 mi	171° S	Poor	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	61 mi	171° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WAAA-LDLow power	62 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Valparaiso, IN
WEID-LDLow power	66 mi	15° NNE	Poor	South Bend, IN
WYINFull power	67 mi	308° NW	Weak	Gary, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	67 mi	68° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	67 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	67 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	67 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	69 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	69 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	69 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN

How Dunkirk compares with the rest of Indiana

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Dunkirk ranks 292nd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Kokomo, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dunkirk: 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 170° S, the direction of WTTK (CBS), 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 10 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 Dunkirk, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 60 miles S of Dunkirk. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Dunkirk, IN?

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

What channel is NBC in Dunkirk, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles N of Dunkirk. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Dunkirk, IN?

Fox is on channel 22.2 from WSBT-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles N of Dunkirk. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Dunkirk, IN?

CW is on channel 18.2 from WLFI-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SSW of Dunkirk. Estimated signal: fair.

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

49 transmitters within 70 miles of Dunkirk; around 10 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 Dunkirk?

What kind of antenna do I need in Dunkirk?

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. The towers are spread over about 162° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dunkirk?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Dunkirk?

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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