TV channels & antenna towers in Frankton, Indiana

Frankton has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIPB, 22 miles to the ESE.

Open Frankton in the live finder

44TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

1,824population

Network channels in Frankton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	29 mi	226° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	29 mi	226° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	32 mi	225° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	32 mi	225° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	32 mi	224° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	32 mi	224° SW	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	32 mi	225° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	33 mi	209° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	45 mi	285° WNW	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	58 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	58 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	60 mi	199° SSW	Good	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	60 mi	199° SSW	Fair	Bloomington, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	68 mi	27° NNE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	68 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	68 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	68 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN

Over-the-air TV in Frankton

With roughly 1,820 residents, Frankton is a small community in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 44 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 8 Class A, 15 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 22 farther 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 Frankton

Point your antenna SW, at about 225°. The main network towers for Frankton 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 32 miles southwest of Frankton (225° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Frankton at fair strength or better, 73% 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 Frankton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Frankton

The farthest main network tower for Frankton is WXIN (Fox), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Frankton

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
WIPBFull power	22 mi	113° ESE	Good	Muncie, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	30 mi	265° W	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	31 mi	15° NNE	Weak	Marion, IN
WFYIFull power	32 mi	225° SW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	32 mi	225° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	32 mi	225° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	32 mi	225° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	32 mi	225° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	32 mi	225° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	32 mi	225° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	32 mi	225° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	32 mi	225° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	32 mi	225° SW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	32 mi	225° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	60 mi	199° SSW	Fair	Bloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power	64 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	67 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Lima, OH
WFWAFull power	68 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	68 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	68 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	68 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	69 mi	43° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	69 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	69 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	69 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN

How Frankton compares with the rest of Indiana

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Frankton ranks 101st of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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, 9.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Frankton: 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 224° SW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 32 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 19 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 Frankton, IN?

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

What channel is CBS in Frankton, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 32 miles SW of Frankton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Frankton, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 29 miles SW of Frankton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Frankton, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 32 miles SW of Frankton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Frankton, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SW of Frankton. Estimated signal: fair.

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

44 transmitters within 70 miles of Frankton; around 19 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 Frankton?

Point your antenna SW, at about 225°. The main network towers for Frankton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Frankton?

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 Frankton?

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 Frankton?

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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