TV channels & antenna towers in Morristown, Indiana

Morristown has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDNI-CD (Telemundo), 22 miles to the WNW.

Open Morristown in the live finder

28TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

1,358population

Network channels in Morristown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	22 mi	294° WNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	30 mi	233° SW	Good	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	30 mi	232° SW	Good	Bloomington, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	31 mi	299° WNW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	31 mi	299° WNW	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	31 mi	299° WNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	31 mi	300° WNW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	31 mi	300° WNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	31 mi	305° NW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	31 mi	305° NW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	69 mi	316° NW	Poor	Lafayette, IN

Over-the-air TV in Morristown

With roughly 1,360 residents, Morristown is a small community in Indiana. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 5 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 23 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Seven of the 11 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 6 (WRTV), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), 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). 6 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 Morristown

The main network towers around Morristown are in different directions: ABC 300° WNW (31 mi), CBS 233° SW (30 mi), NBC 305° NW (31 mi) and Fox 299° WNW (31 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WXIN, WTTK, WISH-TV, WRTV and WHMB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 31 miles northwest of Morristown (299° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Morristown at fair strength or better, 80% 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 Morristown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Morristown

The farthest main network tower for Morristown is WTHR (NBC), 31 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Morristown

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WCLJ-TVFull power	30 mi	232° SW	Good	Bloomington, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	31 mi	299° WNW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	31 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	31 mi	300° WNW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	31 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	31 mi	300° WNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	31 mi	300° WNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	31 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	31 mi	300° WNW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	31 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	31 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	31 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WIPBFull power	33 mi	29° NNE	Good	Muncie, IN
WREP-LDLow power	41 mi	248° WSW	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WEZY-LDLow power	49 mi	317° NW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WTIUFull power	56 mi	229° SW	Fair	Bloomington, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	68 mi	3° N	Poor	Marion, IN

How Morristown compares with the rest of Indiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Morristown ranks 112th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Greenfield, 8.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Morristown: 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 305° NW, the direction of WTHR (NBC), 31 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 18 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 Morristown, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Morristown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Morristown, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 30 miles SW of Morristown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Morristown, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 31 miles NW of Morristown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Morristown, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Morristown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Morristown, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Morristown. Estimated signal: fair.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Morristown; around 18 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 Morristown?

What kind of antenna do I need in Morristown?

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. The towers are spread over about 72° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Morristown?

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 Morristown?

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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