TV channels & antenna towers in Oolitic, Indiana

Oolitic has 26 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 WTIU, 17 miles to the N.

Open Oolitic in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,156population

Network channels in Oolitic

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWIPX-TVION	63	40 mi	30° NNE	Good	Bloomington, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	40 mi	30° NNE	Good	Bloomington, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	52 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
CWWTWOCW	2.2	52 mi	297° WNW	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	52 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWHAS-TVABC	11	52 mi	136° SE	Fair	Louisville, KY
NBCWAVENBC	3	53 mi	134° SE	Good	Louisville, KY
CBSWLKYCBS	32	53 mi	134° SE	Good	Louisville, KY
FOXWDRBFox	41	53 mi	136° SE	Good	Louisville, KY
CWWBKICW	58	53 mi	136° SE	Good	Salem, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	67 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

Over-the-air TV in Oolitic

Oolitic is a small community of about 1,160 people in Indiana. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 5 Class A, 5 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Louisville, KY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Louisville's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 38 (WAWV-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), NBC on channel 3 (WAVE), Fox on channel 41 (WDRB), CW on channel 58 (WBKI), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 19 (WDNI-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very 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 Oolitic

The main network towers around Oolitic are in different directions: ABC 297° WNW (52 mi), CBS 30° NNE (40 mi), NBC 134° SE (53 mi) and Fox 136° SE (53 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WIPX-TV and WTTV, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles northeast of Oolitic (30° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oolitic at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WAWV-TV (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Oolitic. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oolitic

The farthest main network tower for Oolitic is WDRB (Fox), 53 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Oolitic

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTIUFull power	17 mi	6° N	Strong	Bloomington, IN
WRLW-CDClass A	31 mi	131° SE	Fair	Salem, IN
WREP-LDLow power	38 mi	9° N	Poor	Martinsville, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	40 mi	30° NNE	Good	Bloomington, IN
WJTS-CDClass A	41 mi	208° SSW	Weak	Jasper, IN
W19FD-DLow power	52 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	52 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Brazil, IN
WDYL-LDLow power	52 mi	135° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WBNM-LDTranslator	52 mi	135° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WJYL-CDClass A	53 mi	134° SE	Poor	Jeffersonville, IN
WMYO-CDClass A	53 mi	134° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WKPC-TVFull power	53 mi	134° SE	Fair	Louisville, KY
WKMJ-TVFull power	53 mi	134° SE	Weak	Louisville, KY
WVUTFull power	54 mi	252° WSW	Weak	Vincennes, IN
WKUT-LDLow power	62 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Bowling Green, KY

How Oolitic compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Oolitic ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 40 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 Bloomington, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oolitic: 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 136° SE, the direction of WDRB (Fox), 53 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 Oolitic, IN?

ABC is on channel 38 from WAWV-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles WNW of Oolitic. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Oolitic, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 40 miles NNE of Oolitic. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Oolitic, IN?

NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 53 miles SE of Oolitic. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Oolitic, IN?

Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 53 miles SE of Oolitic. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Oolitic, IN?

CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 53 miles SE of Oolitic. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Oolitic; around 14 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 Oolitic?

What kind of antenna do I need in Oolitic?

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 199° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Oolitic?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Oolitic?

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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More: all TV stations in Indiana · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Oolitic; signal estimates ignore terrain.