TV channels & antenna towers in Otterbein, Indiana

Otterbein has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPBI-CD (ABC), 14 miles to the ESE.

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29TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

1,254population

Network channels in Otterbein

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	14 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	14 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Lafayette, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	26 mi	105° ESE	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWICDABC	15	52 mi	236° SW	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	52 mi	236° SW	Fair	Urbana, IL
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	62 mi	129° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	62 mi	129° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	62 mi	131° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	63 mi	131° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	63 mi	131° SE	Weak	Kokomo, IN

Over-the-air TV in Otterbein

Otterbein, Indiana has a population of about 1,250. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 7 Class A, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther out. Six 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 15 (WICD), CBS on channel 29 (WTTK), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 27 (WCCU), CW on channel 18.2 (WLFI-TV), Univision on channel 40 (WHMB-TV) and MeTV on channel 46.1 (WALV-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (very weak signal). 4 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 Otterbein

The main network towers around Otterbein are in different directions: ABC 236° SW (52 mi), CBS 131° SE (63 mi), NBC 129° SE (62 mi) and Fox 236° SW (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WPBI-CD and WPBY-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles southeast of Otterbein (115° 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 Otterbein at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WTTK (CBS) and WTHR (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Otterbein. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Otterbein

The farthest main network tower for Otterbein is WTTK (CBS), 63 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Otterbein

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W23EQ-DTranslator	40 mi	234° SW	Poor	Danville, IL
WEZY-LDLow power	45 mi	118° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WYINFull power	61 mi	345° NNW	Weak	Gary, IN
WFYIFull power	62 mi	131° SE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	62 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	63 mi	131° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
W27EL-DLow power	66 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	66 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
W07DD-DLow power	67 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Champaign, IL

How Otterbein compares with the rest of Indiana

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Otterbein ranks 337th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 West Lafayette, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Otterbein: 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 131° SE, the direction of WTTK (CBS), 63 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 7 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 Otterbein, IN?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 52 miles SW of Otterbein. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Otterbein, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 63 miles SE of Otterbein. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Otterbein, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 62 miles SE of Otterbein. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Otterbein, IN?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 52 miles SW of Otterbein. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Otterbein, IN?

CW is on channel 18.2 from WLFI-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles ESE of Otterbein. Estimated signal: fair.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Otterbein; around 7 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 Otterbein?

What kind of antenna do I need in Otterbein?

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 108° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Otterbein?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Otterbein?

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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