TV channels & antenna towers in Eaton, Indiana

Eaton has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIPB, 17 miles to the S.

Open Eaton in the live finder

42TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,748population

Network channels in Eaton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	52 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	52 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWAMS-CDABC	35	52 mi	86° E	Poor	Minster/New Bremen, OH
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	53 mi	10° N	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	53 mi	9° N	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	53 mi	9° N	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	54 mi	226° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	54 mi	9° N	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	54 mi	236° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	55 mi	236° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	55 mi	236° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	55 mi	236° SW	Fair	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	55 mi	236° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	67 mi	273° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN

Over-the-air TV in Eaton

Eaton is a small community of about 1,750 people in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 8 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 39 farther out. Seven of the 14 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 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 33 (WISE-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 (very weak signal) and Univision (weak 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 Eaton

The main network towers around Eaton are in different directions: ABC 236° SW (54 mi), CBS 10° N (53 mi), NBC 237° WSW (52 mi) and Fox 236° SW (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WANE-TV, WISE-TV, WPTA and WFFT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles north of Eaton (10° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Eaton at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Eaton

The farthest main network tower for Eaton is WXIN (Fox), 55 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Eaton

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
WIPBFull power	17 mi	187° S	Good	Muncie, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	26 mi	327° NNW	Fair	Marion, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	43 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Lima, OH
W25FI-DTranslator	46 mi	71° ENE	Poor	Maplewood, OH
WNHO-LDLow power	49 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	53 mi	259° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
W22FH-DLow power	53 mi	9° N	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	53 mi	9° N	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	53 mi	9° N	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	54 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	54 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	54 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	54 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	54 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	54 mi	9° N	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFYIFull power	54 mi	236° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	54 mi	236° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	55 mi	236° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	55 mi	236° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	55 mi	236° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	55 mi	236° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	55 mi	236° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	55 mi	236° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	55 mi	236° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	55 mi	236° SW	Weak	Marion, IN

How Eaton compares with the rest of Indiana

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Eaton ranks 263rd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 52 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 Muncie, 10 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Eaton: 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 236° SW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 55 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 12 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 Eaton, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 54 miles SW of Eaton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Eaton, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles N of Eaton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Eaton, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 52 miles WSW of Eaton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Eaton, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 55 miles SW of Eaton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Eaton, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles N of Eaton. Estimated signal: fair.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Eaton; around 12 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 Eaton?

What kind of antenna do I need in Eaton?

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 134° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Eaton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Eaton?

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 Eaton; signal estimates ignore terrain.