TV channels & antenna towers in Muncie, Indiana

Muncie has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIPB, 6.9 miles to the S.

Open Muncie in the live finder

53TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

6.9 mito the closest tower

70,087population

Network channels in Muncie

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	46 mi	234° SW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	46 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	46 mi	247° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	48 mi	245° WSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	48 mi	244° WSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	48 mi	244° WSW	Good	Kokomo, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	48 mi	245° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	48 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWAMS-CDABC	35	56 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Minster/New Bremen, OH
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	63 mi	10° N	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	64 mi	10° N	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	64 mi	10° N	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	64 mi	9° N	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	66 mi	282° WNW	Poor	Lafayette, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	68 mi	217° SW	Fair	Bloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION	63	68 mi	217° SW	Weak	Bloomington, IN
ABCWKEFABC	22	68 mi	118° ESE	Weak	Dayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS	7	68 mi	117° ESE	Weak	Dayton, OH
IONWKOI-TVION	43	68 mi	118° ESE	Weak	Richmond, IN
CWWBDTCW	26	68 mi	118° ESE	Weak	Springfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC	2	68 mi	118° ESE	Weak	Dayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Muncie

With roughly 70,100 residents, Muncie is a city in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 53 licensed TV transmitters: 26 full-power, 7 Class A, 17 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Muncie, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 51 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 21 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 29 (WTTK), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 8 (WISH-TV), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-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 (fair 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 Muncie

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Muncie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WKEF, WHIO-TV, WKOI-TV, WBDT and WDTN, transmit from the same tower site about 68 miles southeast of Muncie (118° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Muncie at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Muncie

The farthest main network tower for Muncie is WXIN (Fox), 48 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WIPB is only 6.9 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 Muncie

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WIPBFull power	6.9 mi	183° S	Strong	Muncie, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	34 mi	339° NNW	Weak	Marion, IN
WFYIFull power	48 mi	245° WSW	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	48 mi	245° WSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	48 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	48 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	50 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Lima, OH
WEZY-LDLow power	50 mi	270° W	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
W25FI-DTranslator	52 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Maplewood, OH
WNHO-LDLow power	59 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	64 mi	10° N	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	64 mi	9° N	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	64 mi	9° N	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	64 mi	11° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	64 mi	11° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	64 mi	11° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	64 mi	11° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	64 mi	11° NNE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN

How Muncie compares with the rest of Indiana

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Muncie ranks 280th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 46 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

20% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Muncie: 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 244° WSW, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 48 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 11 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 Muncie, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 48 miles WSW of Muncie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Muncie, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 48 miles WSW of Muncie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Muncie, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 46 miles WSW of Muncie. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Muncie, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 48 miles WSW of Muncie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Muncie, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles WSW of Muncie. Estimated signal: fair.

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Muncie; around 11 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 Muncie?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Muncie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Muncie?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Muncie?

WIPB is only 6.9 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 Muncie?

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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