TV channels & antenna towers in New Carlisle, Indiana
New Carlisle has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSBT-TV (Fox), 16 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in New Carlisle
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWSBT-TVFox | 22.2 | 16 mi | 111° ESE | Strong | South Bend, IN |
| NBCWNDU-TVNBC | 16 | 17 mi | 113° ESE | Strong | South Bend, IN |
| CWWCWW-LDCW | 25 | 18 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | South Bend, IN |
| ABCWBND-LDABC | 57 | 18 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | South Bend, IN |
| TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo | 69.2 | 18 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | South Bend, IN |
| UNIWHME-TVUnivision | 46 | 19 mi | 112° ESE | Good | South Bend, IN |
| UNIWGBO-DTUnivision | 66 | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Good | Joliet, IL |
| IONKPDS-LDION | 49.4 | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| CBSWBBM-TVCBS | 2 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| IONWCPX-TVION | 38 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| ABCWLS-TVABC | 7 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| FOXWFLDFox | 32 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| NBCWMAQ-TVNBC | 5 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo | 44 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWWME-CDMeTV | 23.1 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV | 26.3 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
| CWWGN-TVCW | 9 | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Chicago, IL |
Over-the-air TV in New Carlisle
New Carlisle is a small community of about 1,850 people in Indiana. There are 45 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 8 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of New Carlisle, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 22.2 (WSBT-TV), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 46 (WHME-TV) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 New Carlisle
Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for New Carlisle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WSBT-TV and WNDU-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles east of New Carlisle (111° ESE). 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 New Carlisle at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from New Carlisle, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for New Carlisle
The farthest main network tower for New Carlisle is WNDU-TV (NBC), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WLS-TV (ABC), 59 miles west and WBBM-TV (CBS), 59 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
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 New Carlisle
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSJVFull power | 16 mi | 111° ESE | Good | Elkhart, IN |
| WNITFull power | 18 mi | 110° ESE | Good | South Bend, IN |
| WYGN-LDLow power | 20 mi | 24° NNE | Weak | Berrien Springs, MI |
| WEID-LDLow power | 23 mi | 94° E | Fair | South Bend, IN |
| WAAA-LDLow power | 29 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Valparaiso, IN |
| WODN-LDLow power | 36 mi | 262° W | Poor | Portage, IN |
| WYINFull power | 52 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Gary, IN |
| WDCI-LDLow power | 59 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WWTO-TVFull power | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Weak | Naperville, IL |
| WOCK-CDClass A | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| W31EZ-DLow power | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WESV-LDLow power | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WRJK-LDLow power | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Arlington Heights, IL |
| W27EB-DClass A | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Sugar Grove, IL |
| WRME-LDLow power | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WPVN-CDClass A | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WLPD-CDClass A | 59 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Plano, IL |
| WCHU-LDLow power | 59 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Oakwood Hills, IL |
| WJYSFull power | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Hammond, IN |
| WXFT-DTFull power | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Aurora, IL |
| WTTWFull power | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Chicago, IL |
| WPWR-TVFull power | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Gary, IN |
| WEDE-CDClass A | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Arlington Heights, IL |
| WMEU-CDClass A | 59 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Chicago, IL |
| WGVKFull power | 61 mi | 46° NE | Poor | Kalamazoo, MI |
How New Carlisle compares with the rest of Indiana
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, New Carlisle ranks 29th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
29% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is La Porte, 12 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in New Carlisle: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 113° ESE, the direction of WNDU-TV (NBC), 17 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 24 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 New Carlisle, IN?
ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles WNW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in New Carlisle, IN?
CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles WNW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in New Carlisle, IN?
NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in New Carlisle, IN?
Fox is on channel 22.2 from WSBT-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in New Carlisle, IN?
CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles WNW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in New Carlisle?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of New Carlisle; around 24 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 New Carlisle?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for New Carlisle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in New Carlisle?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up ABC and CBS from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in New Carlisle?
WLS-TV (ABC), 59 miles west and WBBM-TV (CBS), 59 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in New Carlisle?
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.
TV channels in nearby Indiana cities
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- South Bend13 mi
- Notre Dame14 mi
- Walkerton16 mi
- Mishawaka18 mi
- Michigan City20 mi
- Granger21 mi
- Westville23 mi
- Plymouth27 mi
- Elkhart28 mi
- Knox29 mi
- Chesterton29 mi
- Dunlap31 mi
- Nappanee32 mi
- Valparaiso33 mi
- Culver34 mi
- South Haven34 mi
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More: all TV stations in Indiana · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of New Carlisle; signal estimates ignore terrain.