TV channels & antenna towers in Middletown, Indiana

Middletown has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIPB, 8.1 miles to the ENE.

Open Middletown in the live finder

30TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

8.1 mito the closest tower

2,260population

Network channels in Middletown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	34 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	35 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	35 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	37 mi	253° WSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	37 mi	252° WSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	37 mi	252° WSW	Good	Kokomo, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	37 mi	253° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	37 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	55 mi	216° SW	Good	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	56 mi	216° SW	Fair	Bloomington, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	61 mi	292° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWAMS-CDABC	35	66 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Minster/New Bremen, OH

Over-the-air TV in Middletown

With roughly 2,260 residents, Middletown is a small community in Indiana. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Middletown, 21 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Indianapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Indianapolis's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 6 (WRTV), CBS on channel 29 (WTTK), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 8 (WISH-TV), 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Middletown

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Middletown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WXIN, WTTK, WHMB-TV and WISH-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 37 miles west of Middletown (252° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Middletown at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Middletown

The farthest main network tower for Middletown is WXIN (Fox), 37 miles away with a good 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.

WIPB is only 8.1 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 Middletown

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WIPBFull power	8.1 mi	72° ENE	Strong	Muncie, IN
WFYIFull power	37 mi	253° WSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	37 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	37 mi	253° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	37 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	37 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	37 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	37 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	37 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	37 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	37 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	37 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	42 mi	354° N	Poor	Marion, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	43 mi	282° WNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	56 mi	216° SW	Fair	Bloomington, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	61 mi	55° NE	Poor	Lima, OH
WREP-LDLow power	63 mi	228° SW	Poor	Martinsville, IN
W25FI-DTranslator	64 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Maplewood, OH

How Middletown compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Middletown ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Anderson, 8.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Middletown: 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 252° WSW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 37 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 14 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 Middletown, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Middletown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Middletown, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Middletown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Middletown, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Middletown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Middletown, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Middletown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Middletown, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Middletown. Estimated signal: fair.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Middletown; around 14 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 Middletown?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Middletown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Middletown?

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 Middletown?

WIPB is only 8.1 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 Middletown?

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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