TV channels & antenna towers in Ellettsville, Indiana

Ellettsville has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTIU, 9.4 miles to the SE.

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33TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

9.4 mito the closest tower

6,544population

Network channels in Ellettsville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWIPX-TVION	63	28 mi	65° ENE	Good	Bloomington, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	28 mi	65° ENE	Good	Bloomington, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	41 mi	271° W	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
CWWTWOCW	2.2	41 mi	271° W	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	41 mi	271° W	Good	Terre Haute, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	49 mi	37° NE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	51 mi	26° NNE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	51 mi	26° NNE	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	51 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	51 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	51 mi	26° NNE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	53 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	53 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN

Over-the-air TV in Ellettsville

Ellettsville, Indiana has a population of about 6,540. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 7 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WRTV), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO), 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 (very weak signal) and Univision (fair 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 Ellettsville

Point your antenna NE, at about 35°. The main network towers for Ellettsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WTHI-TV, WTWO and WAWV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles west of Ellettsville (271° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ellettsville at fair strength or better, 73% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WTHR (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Ellettsville. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ellettsville

The farthest main network tower for Ellettsville is WTHR (NBC), 53 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WTIU is only 9.4 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 Ellettsville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTIUFull power	9.4 mi	132° SE	Strong	Bloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power	18 mi	37° NE	Weak	Martinsville, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	28 mi	65° ENE	Good	Bloomington, IN
W19FD-DLow power	41 mi	271° W	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	41 mi	271° W	Poor	Brazil, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	51 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	51 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	51 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	51 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WRLW-CDClass A	52 mi	146° SSE	Poor	Salem, IN
WJTS-CDClass A	60 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Jasper, IN
WVUTFull power	61 mi	229° SW	Poor	Vincennes, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	67 mi	13° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

How Ellettsville compares with the rest of Indiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Ellettsville ranks 146th of 352 places in Indiana: the same as 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 Bloomington, 7.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ellettsville: 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 26° NNE, the direction of WTHR (NBC), 53 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 16 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 Ellettsville, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 51 miles NNE of Ellettsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ellettsville, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 28 miles ENE of Ellettsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ellettsville, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 53 miles NNE of Ellettsville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Ellettsville, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 51 miles NNE of Ellettsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ellettsville, IN?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Ellettsville. Estimated signal: good.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Ellettsville; around 16 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 Ellettsville?

Point your antenna NE, at about 35°. The main network towers for Ellettsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ellettsville?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ellettsville?

WTIU is only 9.4 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 Ellettsville?

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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