TV channels & antenna towers in Dunlap, Indiana

Dunlap has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEID-LD, 7.7 miles to the WNW.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

7.7 mito the closest tower

6,235population

Network channels in Dunlap

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	13 mi	257° WSW	Strong	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	14 mi	264° W	Fair	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	14 mi	264° W	Fair	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	14 mi	264° W	Fair	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	15 mi	262° W	Strong	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	15 mi	265° W	Strong	South Bend, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	52 mi	134° SE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	53 mi	134° SE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	53 mi	134° SE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	54 mi	134° SE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
MeTVWLLAMeTV	64.2	68 mi	20° NNE	Weak	Kalamazoo, MI
CWWOTVCW	41.2	69 mi	20° NNE	Weak	Battle Creek, MI
IONWZPX-TVION	43	69 mi	20° NNE	Weak	Battle Creek, MI

Over-the-air TV in Dunlap

Dunlap is a town of about 6,240 people in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 36 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 3 Class A, 17 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

9 of them are within 25 miles of Dunlap, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 26 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to South Bend, so most of the network channels you will find here come from South Bend's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 57 (WBND-LD), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 22.2 (WSBT-TV), CW on channel 25 (WCWW-LD), ION on channel 43 (WZPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 69.2 (WMYS-LD), Univision on channel 46 (WHME-TV) and MeTV on channel 64.2 (WLLA). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (strong 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 Dunlap

Point your antenna W, at about 263°. The main network towers for Dunlap sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WNDU-TV and WSBT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles west of Dunlap (262° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dunlap at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dunlap

The farthest main network tower for Dunlap is WSBT-TV (Fox), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WPTA (ABC), 53 miles southeast and WANE-TV (CBS), 54 miles southeast, 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.

WHME-TV 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 Dunlap

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEID-LDLow power	7.7 mi	291° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN
WNITFull power	14 mi	263° W	Good	South Bend, IN
WSJVFull power	15 mi	265° W	Good	Elkhart, IN
WYGN-LDLow power	31 mi	316° NW	Poor	Berrien Springs, MI
WJGP-LDLow power	45 mi	41° NE	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WOKZ-CDClass A	48 mi	17° NNE	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WGVKFull power	48 mi	16° NNE	Weak	Kalamazoo, MI
WUHO-LDLow power	49 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
W26DH-DLow power	50 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Auburn, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	53 mi	134° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	53 mi	134° SE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	53 mi	134° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	53 mi	134° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	55 mi	132° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	55 mi	132° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	55 mi	132° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	55 mi	132° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	55 mi	132° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WAAA-LDLow power	58 mi	262° W	Poor	Valparaiso, IN
WINMFull power	59 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Angola, IN
WOBC-CDClass A	59 mi	41° NE	Poor	Battle Creek, MI
WODN-LDLow power	66 mi	270° W	Poor	Portage, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	70 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Marion, IN

How Dunlap compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Dunlap ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer 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 Elkhart, 4.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dunlap: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 265° W, the direction of WSBT-TV (Fox), 15 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 14 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 Dunlap, IN?

ABC is on channel 57 from WBND-LD, broadcasting from 14 miles W of Dunlap. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Dunlap, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SE of Dunlap. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Dunlap, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Dunlap. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Dunlap, IN?

Fox is on channel 22.2 from WSBT-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Dunlap. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Dunlap, IN?

CW is on channel 25 from WCWW-LD, broadcasting from 14 miles W of Dunlap. Estimated signal: fair.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Dunlap; around 14 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 Dunlap?

Point your antenna W, at about 263°. The main network towers for Dunlap sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Dunlap?

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. Picking up ABC and CBS from up to 54 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dunlap?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Dunlap?

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 Dunlap; signal estimates ignore terrain.