TV channels & antenna towers in Highland, Indiana
Highland has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WODN-LD, 14 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Highland
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWBBM-TVCBS | 2 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| IONWCPX-TVION | 38 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| ABCWLS-TVABC | 7 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| FOXWFLDFox | 32 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| NBCWMAQ-TVNBC | 5 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo | 44 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWWME-CDMeTV | 23.1 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV | 26.3 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| CWWGN-TVCW | 9 | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| UNIWGBO-DTUnivision | 66 | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Good | Joliet, IL |
| IONKPDS-LDION | 49.4 | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Weak | Chicago, IL |
| FOXWSBT-TVFox | 22.2 | 64 mi | 86° E | Weak | South Bend, IN |
| NBCWNDU-TVNBC | 16 | 64 mi | 86° E | Weak | South Bend, IN |
| CWWCWW-LDCW | 25 | 66 mi | 86° E | Poor | South Bend, IN |
| ABCWBND-LDABC | 57 | 66 mi | 86° E | Poor | South Bend, IN |
| TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo | 69.2 | 66 mi | 86° E | Poor | South Bend, IN |
| UNIWHME-TVUnivision | 46 | 67 mi | 87° E | Weak | South Bend, IN |
Over-the-air TV in Highland
With roughly 22,900 residents, Highland is a town in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 20 full-power, 7 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
20 of them are within 25 miles of Highland, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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 Highland
Point your antenna NNW, at about 337°. The main network towers for Highland 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 24 miles northwest of Highland (337° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Highland at fair strength or better, 90% 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 Highland, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Highland
The farthest main network tower for Highland is WFLD (Fox), 24 miles away with a strong 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 Highland
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WODN-LDLow power | 14 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Portage, IN |
| WYINFull power | 14 mi | 169° S | Good | Gary, IN |
| WAAA-LDLow power | 22 mi | 96° E | Fair | Valparaiso, IN |
| WJYSFull power | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Good | Hammond, IN |
| WXFT-DTFull power | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Strong | Aurora, IL |
| WTTWFull power | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| WPWR-TVFull power | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Strong | Gary, IN |
| WEDE-CDClass A | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Weak | Arlington Heights, IL |
| WMEU-CDClass A | 24 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WDCI-LDLow power | 25 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WCHU-LDLow power | 25 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Oakwood Hills, IL |
| WWTO-TVFull power | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Naperville, IL |
| WOCK-CDClass A | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Weak | Chicago, IL |
| W31EZ-DLow power | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WESV-LDLow power | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WRJK-LDLow power | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Arlington Heights, IL |
| W27EB-DClass A | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Sugar Grove, IL |
| WRME-LDLow power | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Weak | Chicago, IL |
| WPVN-CDClass A | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WLPD-CDClass A | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Plano, IL |
| WAUR-LDLow power | 59 mi | 278° W | Poor | Aurora, IL |
| WSPY-LDLow power | 59 mi | 278° W | Poor | Earlville, IL |
| WYGN-LDLow power | 63 mi | 63° ENE | Poor | Berrien Springs, MI |
| WSJVFull power | 64 mi | 86° E | Weak | Elkhart, IN |
| WNITFull power | 65 mi | 86° E | Weak | South Bend, IN |
How Highland compares with the rest of Indiana
With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Highland ranks 15th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Hammond, 3.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Highland: 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 337° NNW, the direction of WFLD (Fox), 24 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 26 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 Highland, IN?
ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Highland. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Highland, IN?
CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Highland. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Highland, IN?
NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Highland. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Highland, IN?
Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Highland. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Highland, IN?
CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Highland. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Highland?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of Highland; around 26 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 Highland?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 337°. The main network towers for Highland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Highland?
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 Highland?
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 Highland?
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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- Munster3.2 mi
- Hammond3.2 mi
- Schererville5.2 mi
- Dyer5.5 mi
- East Chicago5.9 mi
- Gary6.1 mi
- Saint John7.2 mi
- Merrillville7.9 mi
- Hobart10 mi
- Crown Point10 mi
- Lake Station11 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 Highland; signal estimates ignore terrain.