TV channels & antenna towers in Greencastle, Indiana

Greencastle has 36 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 WREP-LD, 27 miles to the ESE.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

27 mito the closest tower

10,401population

Network channels in Greencastle

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWISH-TVCW	8	39 mi	64° ENE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	39 mi	64° ENE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	39 mi	64° ENE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	39 mi	64° ENE	Good	Kokomo, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	39 mi	225° SW	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	39 mi	63° ENE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CWWTWOCW	2.2	40 mi	226° SW	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	40 mi	226° SW	Good	Terre Haute, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	41 mi	61° ENE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	41 mi	61° ENE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	42 mi	113° ESE	Good	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	42 mi	113° ESE	Good	Bloomington, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	43 mi	75° ENE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	52 mi	1° N	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	52 mi	1° N	Poor	Lafayette, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	53 mi	14° NNE	Weak	Lafayette, IN
ABCWICDABC	15	63 mi	298° WNW	Fair	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	63 mi	298° WNW	Fair	Urbana, IL

Over-the-air TV in Greencastle

Greencastle, Indiana has a population of about 10,400. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 7 Class A, 8 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 10 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Greencastle, 29 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Indianapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Indianapolis's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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 (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 Greencastle

The main network towers around Greencastle are in different directions: ABC 63° ENE (39 mi), CBS 113° ESE (42 mi), NBC 61° ENE (41 mi) and Fox 64° ENE (39 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WISH-TV, WHMB-TV, WXIN, WTTK and WRTV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles northeast of Greencastle (64° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Greencastle at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Greencastle

The farthest main network tower for Greencastle is WTTV (CBS), 42 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 Greencastle

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WREP-LDLow power	27 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	39 mi	64° ENE	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	39 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	39 mi	64° ENE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	39 mi	64° ENE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	39 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	39 mi	64° ENE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	39 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	39 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	39 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	39 mi	63° ENE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	39 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
W19FD-DLow power	40 mi	225° SW	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	40 mi	225° SW	Poor	Brazil, IN
WTIUFull power	40 mi	150° SSE	Good	Bloomington, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	42 mi	113° ESE	Good	Bloomington, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	47 mi	37° NE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
W23EQ-DTranslator	57 mi	308° NW	Poor	Danville, IL

How Greencastle compares with the rest of Indiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Greencastle ranks 112th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 39 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 Plainfield, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Greencastle: 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 113° ESE, the direction of WTTV (CBS), 42 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 Greencastle, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 39 miles ENE of Greencastle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Greencastle, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 42 miles ESE of Greencastle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Greencastle, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 41 miles ENE of Greencastle. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Greencastle, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 39 miles ENE of Greencastle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Greencastle, IN?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 40 miles SW of Greencastle. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Greencastle; 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 Greencastle?

What kind of antenna do I need in Greencastle?

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 Greencastle?

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 Greencastle?

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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