TV channels & antenna towers in Pierceton, Indiana

Pierceton has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLMO-LD, 27 miles to the ESE.

Open Pierceton in the live finder

28TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

27 mito the closest tower

1,027population

Network channels in Pierceton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	27 mi	103° ESE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	28 mi	104° ESE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	28 mi	104° ESE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	28 mi	105° ESE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	36 mi	319° NW	Good	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	38 mi	319° NW	Weak	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	38 mi	319° NW	Weak	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	38 mi	319° NW	Weak	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	38 mi	317° NW	Good	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	39 mi	318° NW	Good	South Bend, IN

Over-the-air TV in Pierceton

Pierceton is a small community of about 1,030 people in Indiana. There are 28 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 15 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, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 24 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to South Bend, so most of the network channels you will find here come from South Bend's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 55 (WFFT-TV), CW on channel 33 (WISE-TV), Telemundo on channel 69.2 (WMYS-LD) and Univision on channel 46 (WHME-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal) and Univision (good 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 Pierceton

The main network towers around Pierceton are in different directions: ABC 104° ESE (28 mi), CBS 105° ESE (28 mi), NBC 317° NW (38 mi) and Fox 103° ESE (27 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WFFT-TV, WISE-TV, WPTA and WANE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles east of Pierceton (103° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pierceton at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pierceton

The farthest main network tower for Pierceton is WNDU-TV (NBC), 38 miles away with a good 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 Pierceton

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WLMO-LDLow power	27 mi	104° ESE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	28 mi	104° ESE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	28 mi	104° ESE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	28 mi	104° ESE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	30 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	30 mi	103° ESE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	30 mi	103° ESE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	30 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	30 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W26DH-DLow power	35 mi	75° ENE	Weak	Auburn, IN
WEID-LDLow power	38 mi	331° NNW	Weak	South Bend, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	38 mi	173° S	Poor	Marion, IN
WNITFull power	38 mi	319° NW	Fair	South Bend, IN
WSJVFull power	39 mi	318° NW	Good	Elkhart, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	46 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WINMFull power	50 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Angola, IN
WYGN-LDLow power	62 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Berrien Springs, MI
WJGP-LDLow power	67 mi	16° NNE	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI

How Pierceton compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Pierceton ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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 Goshen, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pierceton: 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 317° NW, the direction of WNDU-TV (NBC), 38 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 Pierceton, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Pierceton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Pierceton, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Pierceton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Pierceton, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Pierceton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pierceton, IN?

Fox is on channel 55 from WFFT-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles ESE of Pierceton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Pierceton, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Pierceton. Estimated signal: good.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Pierceton; around 14 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 Pierceton?

What kind of antenna do I need in Pierceton?

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 148° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pierceton?

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 Pierceton?

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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