TV channels & antenna towers in Garrett, Indiana

Garrett has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26DH-D, 4.5 miles to the ESE.

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38TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

4.5 mito the closest tower

6,344population

Network channels in Garrett

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	17 mi	191° S	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	17 mi	188° S	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	17 mi	188° S	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	18 mi	187° S	Strong	Fort Wayne, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	56 mi	288° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	57 mi	289° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	57 mi	289° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	57 mi	289° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	59 mi	288° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	59 mi	289° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
ABCWPNM-CDABC	35	66 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Leipsic, OH
FOXWLIOFox	8.2	66 mi	127° SE	Poor	Lima, OH
ABCWOHL-CDABC	35	66 mi	127° SE	Poor	Lima, OH

Over-the-air TV in Garrett

Garrett, Indiana has a population of about 6,340. Our map shows 38 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 5 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 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, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 22 farther out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to South Bend, so most of the network channels you will find here come from South Bend's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 55 (WFFT-TV), CW on channel 33 (WISE-TV), Telemundo on channel 69.2 (WMYS-LD) and Univision on channel 46 (WHME-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (fair signal). 7 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 Garrett

Point your antenna S, at about 189°. The main network towers for Garrett sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WFFT-TV, WISE-TV, WPTA and WANE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles south of Garrett (191° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Garrett at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Garrett

The farthest main network tower for Garrett is WANE-TV (CBS), 18 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WNDU-TV (NBC), 59 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Garrett

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W26DH-DLow power	4.5 mi	104° ESE	Good	Auburn, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	17 mi	191° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	17 mi	190° S	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	17 mi	190° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	17 mi	188° S	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	17 mi	182° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	17 mi	182° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	17 mi	182° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	17 mi	182° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	17 mi	182° S	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WINMFull power	19 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Angola, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	30 mi	154° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WEID-LDLow power	53 mi	296° WNW	Poor	South Bend, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	54 mi	208° SSW	Poor	Marion, IN
WJGP-LDLow power	55 mi	349° N	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WNITFull power	57 mi	289° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
WSJVFull power	59 mi	289° WNW	Fair	Elkhart, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	62 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Lima, OH
W25FI-DTranslator	64 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Maplewood, OH
WLMBFull power	64 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	64 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Toledo, OH
WTLWFull power	64 mi	129° SE	Poor	Lima, OH
WTLW-CDClass A	64 mi	129° SE	Poor	Lima, OH
WOBC-CDClass A	65 mi	359° N	Poor	Battle Creek, MI
WBGU-TVFull power	66 mi	103° ESE	Weak	Bowling Green, OH

How Garrett compares with the rest of Indiana

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Garrett ranks 101st of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

29% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Fort Wayne, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Garrett: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 187° S, the direction of WANE-TV (CBS), 18 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 Garrett, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Garrett. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Garrett, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Garrett. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Garrett, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles WNW of Garrett. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Garrett, IN?

Fox is on channel 55 from WFFT-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Garrett. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Garrett, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Garrett. Estimated signal: strong.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Garrett; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Garrett?

Point your antenna S, at about 189°. The main network towers for Garrett sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Garrett?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up NBC from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Garrett?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Garrett?

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 Garrett; signal estimates ignore terrain.