TV channels & antenna towers in Russiaville, Indiana

Russiaville has 26 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 WEZY-LD, 16 miles to the SSW.

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26TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

1,098population

Network channels in Russiaville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	18 mi	264° W	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	30 mi	268° W	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	30 mi	268° W	Fair	Lafayette, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	34 mi	172° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	34 mi	172° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	36 mi	174° S	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	36 mi	174° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	37 mi	175° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	37 mi	174° S	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	37 mi	174° S	Good	Kokomo, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	44 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

Over-the-air TV in Russiaville

Russiaville is a small community of about 1,100 people in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 7 Class A, 7 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 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 22 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Seven of the 11 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 18.2 (WLFI-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). 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 Russiaville

Point your antenna S, at about 174°. The main network towers for Russiaville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WHMB-TV, WISH-TV, WXIN and WTTK, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles south of Russiaville (174° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Russiaville at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Russiaville

The farthest main network tower for Russiaville is WXIN (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Russiaville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEZY-LDLow power	16 mi	192° SSW	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	36 mi	174° S	Good	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	36 mi	174° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	36 mi	174° S	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	36 mi	174° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	36 mi	174° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	36 mi	174° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	36 mi	174° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	36 mi	174° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	36 mi	174° S	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	37 mi	175° S	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	37 mi	175° S	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSOT-LDLow power	38 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Marion, IN
WIPBFull power	51 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Muncie, IN
WREP-LDLow power	68 mi	187° S	Poor	Martinsville, IN

How Russiaville compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Russiaville ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Kokomo, 8.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Russiaville: 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 174° S, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 37 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 Russiaville, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 36 miles S of Russiaville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Russiaville, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Russiaville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Russiaville, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 34 miles S of Russiaville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Russiaville, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Russiaville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Russiaville, IN?

CW is on channel 18.2 from WLFI-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles W of Russiaville. Estimated signal: fair.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Russiaville; 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 Russiaville?

Point your antenna S, at about 174°. The main network towers for Russiaville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Russiaville?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Russiaville?

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 Russiaville?

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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