TV channels & antenna towers in Fairmount, Indiana

Fairmount has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSOT-LD, 17 miles to the N.

Open Fairmount in the live finder

42TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

2,851population

Network channels in Fairmount

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	44 mi	220° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	44 mi	220° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	46 mi	219° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	46 mi	219° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	47 mi	219° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	47 mi	219° SW	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	47 mi	219° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	48 mi	208° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	51 mi	268° W	Weak	Lafayette, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	53 mi	28° NNE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	53 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	53 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	54 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	63 mi	270° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	63 mi	270° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWAMS-CDABC	35	68 mi	91° E	Poor	Minster/New Bremen, OH

Over-the-air TV in Fairmount

Fairmount is a town of about 2,850 people in Indiana. There are 42 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 9 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 37 farther out. Seven of the 16 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 29 (WTTK), 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 (fair 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 Fairmount

Point your antenna SW, at about 219°. The main network towers for Fairmount sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WALV-CD, WTHR and WRTV, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles southwest of Fairmount (220° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fairmount at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fairmount

The farthest main network tower for Fairmount is WXIN (Fox), 47 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Fairmount

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WSOT-LDLow power	17 mi	5° N	Fair	Marion, IN
WIPBFull power	26 mi	148° SSE	Good	Muncie, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	39 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	46 mi	219° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	46 mi	219° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	47 mi	219° SW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	47 mi	219° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFWAFull power	53 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	53 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	53 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	53 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	54 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	54 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	54 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	54 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	54 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	55 mi	47° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	57 mi	79° E	Poor	Lima, OH

How Fairmount compares with the rest of Indiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Fairmount ranks 146th of 352 places in Indiana: the same as the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 44 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 Marion, 9.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fairmount: 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 219° SW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 47 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 Fairmount, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 46 miles SW of Fairmount. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Fairmount, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 47 miles SW of Fairmount. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Fairmount, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 44 miles SW of Fairmount. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Fairmount, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 47 miles SW of Fairmount. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Fairmount, IN?

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

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Fairmount; 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 Fairmount?

Point your antenna SW, at about 219°. The main network towers for Fairmount sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fairmount?

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 Fairmount?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Fairmount?

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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