TV channels & antenna towers in Marion, Indiana

Marion has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSOT-LD, 6.9 miles to the NNE.

Open Marion in the live finder

43TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

6.9 mito the closest tower

29,081population

Network channels in Marion

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	45 mi	34° NE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	45 mi	33° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	45 mi	33° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	45 mi	32° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	51 mi	257° WSW	Weak	Lafayette, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	52 mi	213° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	52 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	54 mi	212° SSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	54 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	54 mi	212° SSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	54 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	54 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	57 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	63 mi	261° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	63 mi	261° W	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWAMS-CDABC	35	69 mi	99° E	Poor	Minster/New Bremen, OH

Over-the-air TV in Marion

With roughly 29,100 residents, Marion is a town in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 9 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Marion, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 36 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). 5 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 Marion

The main network towers around Marion are in different directions: ABC 33° NNE (45 mi), CBS 34° NE (45 mi), NBC 213° SSW (52 mi) and Fox 32° NNE (45 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 45 miles northeast of Marion (34° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Marion at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Marion

The farthest main network tower for Marion is WTHR (NBC), 52 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 Marion

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
WSOT-LDLow power	6.9 mi	16° NNE	Good	Marion, IN
WIPBFull power	35 mi	156° SSE	Good	Muncie, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	44 mi	234° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFWAFull power	45 mi	33° NNE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	45 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	45 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	45 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	46 mi	36° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	46 mi	36° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	46 mi	36° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	46 mi	36° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	46 mi	36° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	49 mi	56° NE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFYIFull power	54 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	54 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	54 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	54 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	57 mi	89° E	Poor	Lima, OH

How Marion compares with the rest of Indiana

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Marion ranks 263rd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 45 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 Muncie, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Marion: 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 213° SSW, the direction of WTHR (NBC), 52 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 12 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 Marion, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Marion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Marion, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NE of Marion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Marion, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 52 miles SSW of Marion. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Marion, IN?

Fox is on channel 55 from WFFT-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Marion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Marion, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Marion. Estimated signal: good.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Marion; around 12 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 Marion?

What kind of antenna do I need in Marion?

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 180° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Marion?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Marion?

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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