TV channels & antenna towers in Elwood, Indiana

Elwood has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEZY-LD, 27 miles to the WSW.

Open Elwood in the live finder

44TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

27 mito the closest tower

8,455population

Network channels in Elwood

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	30 mi	217° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	30 mi	217° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	32 mi	216° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	33 mi	216° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	33 mi	215° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	33 mi	215° SW	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	33 mi	216° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	35 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	41 mi	281° W	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	54 mi	280° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	54 mi	280° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	62 mi	195° SSW	Fair	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	62 mi	195° SSW	Weak	Bloomington, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	66 mi	31° NNE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	67 mi	31° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	67 mi	31° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	67 mi	30° NNE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN

Over-the-air TV in Elwood

Elwood, Indiana has a population of about 8,460. Our map shows 44 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 8 Class A, 15 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Elwood, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 17 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 (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 Elwood

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Elwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WHMB-TV, WXIN, WTTK and WISH-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles southwest of Elwood (216° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Elwood at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Elwood

The farthest main network tower for Elwood is WXIN (Fox), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Elwood

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEZY-LDLow power	27 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WIPBFull power	27 mi	118° ESE	Good	Muncie, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	29 mi	24° NNE	Fair	Marion, IN
WFYIFull power	32 mi	216° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	32 mi	216° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	33 mi	216° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	33 mi	216° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	33 mi	216° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	33 mi	216° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	33 mi	216° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	33 mi	216° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	33 mi	216° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	33 mi	216° SW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	33 mi	216° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	62 mi	195° SSW	Weak	Bloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power	65 mi	208° SSW	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WFWAFull power	67 mi	31° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	67 mi	31° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	67 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	67 mi	31° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	68 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	68 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	68 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	68 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	68 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN

How Elwood compares with the rest of Indiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Elwood ranks 112th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

51% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Anderson, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Elwood: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 215° SW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 33 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 18 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 Elwood, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 32 miles SW of Elwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Elwood, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 33 miles SW of Elwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Elwood, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 30 miles SW of Elwood. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Elwood, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 33 miles SW of Elwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Elwood, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SW of Elwood. Estimated signal: fair.

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

44 transmitters within 70 miles of Elwood; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Elwood?

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Elwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Elwood?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Elwood?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Elwood?

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 Elwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.