TV channels & antenna towers in Hope, Indiana

Hope has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIPX-TV (ION), 21 miles to the WNW.

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47TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

2,167population

Network channels in Hope

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWIPX-TVION	63	21 mi	289° WNW	Good	Bloomington, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	21 mi	290° WNW	Strong	Bloomington, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	38 mi	335° NNW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	46 mi	331° NNW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	46 mi	331° NNW	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	47 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	47 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	47 mi	331° NNW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	48 mi	333° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	48 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWAVENBC	3	65 mi	183° S	Fair	Louisville, KY
CBSWLKYCBS	32	65 mi	183° S	Fair	Louisville, KY
ABCWHAS-TVABC	11	66 mi	184° S	Weak	Louisville, KY
FOXWDRBFox	41	66 mi	184° S	Fair	Louisville, KY
CWWBKICW	58	66 mi	184° S	Fair	Salem, IN
FOXWXIX-TVFox	19	67 mi	100° E	Weak	Newport, KY
NBCWLWTNBC	5	68 mi	100° E	Weak	Cincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW	12.2	69 mi	100° E	Poor	Cincinnati, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC	9	69 mi	100° E	Weak	Cincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo	25	69 mi	100° E	Poor	Cincinnati, OH

Over-the-air TV in Hope

With roughly 2,170 residents, Hope is a small community in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 47 licensed TV transmitters: 28 full-power, 8 Class A, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 41 farther out. Seven of the 20 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 3 (WAVE), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 58 (WBKI), 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). 11 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 Hope

The main network towers around Hope are in different directions: ABC 331° NNW (47 mi), CBS 290° WNW (21 mi), NBC 183° S (65 mi) and Fox 331° NNW (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WIPX-TV and WTTV, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles west of Hope (289° WNW). 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 Hope at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hope

The farthest main network tower for Hope is WAVE (NBC), 65 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Hope

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WCLJ-TVFull power	21 mi	289° WNW	Good	Bloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power	36 mi	286° WNW	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WTIUFull power	40 mi	254° WSW	Good	Bloomington, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	47 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	47 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	47 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	47 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	47 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	47 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	47 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	47 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	47 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	47 mi	331° NNW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	47 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WRLW-CDClass A	52 mi	199° SSW	Poor	Salem, IN
WIPBFull power	58 mi	20° NNE	Weak	Muncie, IN
WJYL-CDClass A	65 mi	183° S	Poor	Jeffersonville, IN
WMYO-CDClass A	65 mi	183° S	Poor	Louisville, KY
WKPC-TVFull power	65 mi	183° S	Poor	Louisville, KY
WKMJ-TVFull power	65 mi	183° S	Poor	Louisville, KY
WDYL-LDLow power	65 mi	183° S	Poor	Louisville, KY
WBNM-LDTranslator	65 mi	183° S	Poor	Louisville, KY
WDYC-LDLow power	67 mi	100° E	Poor	Cincinnati, OH
WSTR-TVFull power	67 mi	96° E	Weak	Cincinnati, OH
WEZY-LDLow power	68 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

How Hope compares with the rest of Indiana

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Hope ranks 130th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Columbus, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hope: 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 183° S, the direction of WAVE (NBC), 65 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 17 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 Hope, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 47 miles NNW of Hope. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hope, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Hope. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Hope, IN?

NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 65 miles S of Hope. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Hope, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Hope. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hope, IN?

CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 66 miles S of Hope. Estimated signal: fair.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Hope; around 17 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 Hope?

What kind of antenna do I need in Hope?

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 148° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hope?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hope?

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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