TV channels & antenna towers in Hartford City, Indiana

Hartford City has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSOT-LD, 19 miles to the NW.

Open Hartford City in the live finder

45TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

5,992population

Network channels in Hartford City

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	46 mi	13° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	46 mi	12° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	46 mi	12° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	46 mi	11° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWAMS-CDABC	35	53 mi	94° E	Poor	Minster/New Bremen, OH
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	56 mi	230° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	56 mi	230° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	58 mi	229° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	58 mi	220° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	59 mi	229° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	59 mi	229° SW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	59 mi	229° SW	Fair	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	59 mi	229° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	66 mi	267° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN
FOXWLIOFox	8.2	69 mi	71° ENE	Poor	Lima, OH
ABCWOHL-CDABC	35	69 mi	71° ENE	Poor	Lima, OH

Over-the-air TV in Hartford City

Hartford City is a town of about 5,990 people in Indiana. There are 45 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 9 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Hartford City, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 41 are more than 45 miles 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 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 55 (WFFT-TV), 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 (weak 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 Hartford City

The main network towers around Hartford City are in different directions: ABC 12° NNE (46 mi), CBS 13° NNE (46 mi), NBC 230° SW (56 mi) and Fox 11° NNE (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WANE-TV, WISE-TV, WPTA and WFFT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 46 miles north of Hartford City (13° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

WTHR (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Hartford City. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hartford City

The farthest main network tower for Hartford City is WTHR (NBC), 56 miles away with a weak 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 Hartford City

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WSOT-LDLow power	19 mi	317° NW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIPBFull power	25 mi	183° S	Good	Muncie, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	42 mi	79° E	Poor	Lima, OH
WNHO-LDLow power	43 mi	36° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FI-DTranslator	45 mi	81° E	Poor	Maplewood, OH
W22FH-DLow power	46 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	46 mi	12° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	46 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	46 mi	11° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	46 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	46 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	46 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	46 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	46 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	54 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	58 mi	229° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	58 mi	229° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	59 mi	229° SW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	59 mi	229° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	59 mi	229° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	59 mi	229° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	59 mi	229° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	59 mi	229° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	59 mi	229° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	59 mi	229° SW	Weak	Marion, IN

How Hartford City compares with the rest of Indiana

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Hartford City ranks 292nd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 46 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, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hartford City: 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 230° SW, the direction of WTHR (NBC), 56 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 10 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 Hartford City, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Hartford City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hartford City, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Hartford City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hartford City, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 56 miles SW of Hartford City. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Hartford City, IN?

Fox is on channel 55 from WFFT-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Hartford City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hartford City, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Hartford City. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hartford City?

45 transmitters within 70 miles of Hartford City; around 10 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 Hartford City?

What kind of antenna do I need in Hartford City?

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. The towers are spread over about 142° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hartford City?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hartford City?

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 Hartford City; signal estimates ignore terrain.