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.
Network channels in Hebron
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWBBM-TVCBS | 2 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| IONWCPX-TVION | 38 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| ABCWLS-TVABC | 7 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| FOXWFLDFox | 32 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| NBCWMAQ-TVNBC | 5 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo | 44 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWWME-CDMeTV | 23.1 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV | 26.3 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| CWWGN-TVCW | 9 | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| UNIWGBO-DTUnivision | 66 | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Good | Joliet, IL |
| IONKPDS-LDION | 49.4 | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| NBCWNDU-TVNBC | 16 | 55 mi | 68° ENE | Good | South Bend, IN |
| FOXWSBT-TVFox | 22.2 | 55 mi | 68° ENE | Good | South Bend, IN |
| CWWCWW-LDCW | 25 | 56 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | South Bend, IN |
| ABCWBND-LDABC | 57 | 56 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | South Bend, IN |
| TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo | 69.2 | 56 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | South Bend, IN |
| UNIWHME-TVUnivision | 46 | 57 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | South Bend, IN |
| ABCWPBI-CDABC | 16.3 | 66 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Lafayette, IN |
| ABCWPBY-CDABC | 35 | 66 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Lafayette, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYINFull power | 11 mi | 281° WNW | Strong | Gary, IN |
| WAAA-LDLow power | 17 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Valparaiso, IN |
| WODN-LDLow power | 21 mi | 1° N | Fair | Portage, IN |
| WJYSFull power | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Fair | Hammond, IN |
| WXFT-DTFull power | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Aurora, IL |
| WDCI-LDLow power | 45 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WTTWFull power | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| WPWR-TVFull power | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Gary, IN |
| WEDE-CDClass A | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Arlington Heights, IL |
| WMEU-CDClass A | 45 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WCHU-LDLow power | 45 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Oakwood Hills, IL |
| WWTO-TVFull power | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Naperville, IL |
| WOCK-CDClass A | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| W31EZ-DLow power | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WESV-LDLow power | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WRJK-LDLow power | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Arlington Heights, IL |
| W27EB-DClass A | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Sugar Grove, IL |
| WRME-LDLow power | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WPVN-CDClass A | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WLPD-CDClass A | 46 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Plano, IL |
| WSJVFull power | 55 mi | 68° ENE | Fair | Elkhart, IN |
| WNITFull power | 56 mi | 68° ENE | Fair | South Bend, IN |
| WYGN-LDLow power | 62 mi | 44° NE | Poor | Berrien Springs, MI |
| WEID-LDLow power | 64 mi | 67° ENE | Poor | South 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
- 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 330° NNW, the direction of WFLD (Fox), 45 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 22 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 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.
TV channels in nearby Indiana cities
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- Winfield7.1 mi
- Crown Point11 mi
- Lowell12 mi
- Valparaiso13 mi
- Cedar Lake13 mi
- Merrillville13 mi
- Roselawn14 mi
- Hobart15 mi
- South Haven16 mi
- Saint John17 mi
- Schererville17 mi
- Portage18 mi
- Lake Station18 mi
- Griffith19 mi
- Gary20 mi
- Dyer21 mi
- Highland21 mi
- Chesterton21 mi
- Westville22 mi
- North Judson23 mi
- Munster23 mi
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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.