TV channels & antenna towers in Hebron, Indiana

Hebron has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYIN, 11 miles to the WNW.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
3,704population

Network channels in Hebron

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 45 mi330° NNW FairChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 45 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 45 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox32 45 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 45 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 45 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 45 mi330° NNW PoorChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 45 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 45 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 46 mi332° NNW GoodJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 46 mi332° NNW PoorChicago, IL
NBCWNDU-TVNBC16 55 mi68° ENE GoodSouth Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox22.2 55 mi68° ENE GoodSouth Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW25 56 mi68° ENE PoorSouth Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC57 56 mi68° ENE PoorSouth Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo69.2 56 mi68° ENE PoorSouth Bend, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision46 57 mi70° ENE FairSouth Bend, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC16.3 66 mi164° SSE PoorLafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC35 66 mi164° SSE PoorLafayette, IN

Over-the-air TV in Hebron

Hebron, Indiana has a population of about 3,700. There are 43 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 20 full-power, 9 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Hebron, 16 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Hebron

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Hebron sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WBBM-TV, WCPX-TV, WLS-TV, WFLD and WMAQ-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles northwest of Hebron (330° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hebron at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hebron

The farthest main network tower for Hebron is WFLD (Fox), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WYIN is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Hebron

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYINFull power11 mi 281° WNWStrongGary, IN
WAAA-LDLow power17 mi 33° NNEFairValparaiso, IN
WODN-LDLow power21 mi 1° NFairPortage, IN
WJYSFull power45 mi 330° NNWFairHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power45 mi 330° NNWGoodAurora, IL
WDCI-LDLow power45 mi 331° NNWPoorChicago, IL
WTTWFull power45 mi 330° NNWGoodChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power45 mi 330° NNWGoodGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A45 mi 330° NNWPoorArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A45 mi 330° NNWPoorChicago, IL
WCHU-LDLow power45 mi 331° NNWPoorOakwood Hills, IL
WWTO-TVFull power46 mi 332° NNWFairNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A46 mi 332° NNWPoorChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power46 mi 332° NNWPoorChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power46 mi 332° NNWPoorChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power46 mi 332° NNWPoorArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A46 mi 332° NNWPoorSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power46 mi 332° NNWPoorChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A46 mi 332° NNWPoorChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A46 mi 332° NNWPoorPlano, IL
WSJVFull power55 mi 68° ENEFairElkhart, IN
WNITFull power56 mi 68° ENEFairSouth Bend, IN
WYGN-LDLow power62 mi 44° NEPoorBerrien Springs, MI
WEID-LDLow power64 mi 67° ENEPoorSouth Bend, IN

How Hebron compares with the rest of Indiana

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Hebron ranks 64th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 45 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 Crown Point, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hebron: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 330° NNW, the direction of WFLD (Fox), 45 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 22 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Hebron, IN?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Hebron. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hebron, IN?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Hebron. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Hebron, IN?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Hebron. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hebron, IN?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Hebron. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hebron, IN?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Hebron. Estimated signal: good.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Hebron; around 22 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 Hebron?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Hebron sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hebron?

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 Hebron?

WYIN is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hebron?

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 Hebron; signal estimates ignore terrain.