TV channels & antenna towers in Shadeland, Indiana

Shadeland 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 WPBI-CD (ABC), 5.6 miles to the ENE.

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26TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

5.6 mito the closest tower

1,784population

Network channels in Shadeland

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	5.6 mi	69° ENE	Good	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	5.6 mi	69° ENE	Good	Lafayette, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	18 mi	86° E	Good	Lafayette, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	51 mi	127° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	51 mi	127° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	51 mi	129° SE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	51 mi	130° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	52 mi	130° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	52 mi	130° SE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	52 mi	130° SE	Good	Kokomo, IN
ABCWICDABC	15	55 mi	248° WSW	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	55 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Urbana, IL
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	61 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

Over-the-air TV in Shadeland

Shadeland, Indiana has a population of about 1,780. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 7 Class A, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Shadeland, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Indianapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Indianapolis's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 16.3 (WPBI-CD), 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). 3 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 Shadeland

The main network towers around Shadeland are in different directions: ABC 69° ENE (5.6 mi), CBS 130° SE (52 mi), NBC 127° SE (51 mi) and Fox 130° SE (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 5.6 miles east of Shadeland (69° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Shadeland at fair strength or better, 55% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Shadeland

The farthest main network tower for Shadeland is WXIN (Fox), 52 miles away with a good 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 Shadeland

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	35 mi	112° ESE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
W23EQ-DTranslator	43 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Danville, IL
WFYIFull power	51 mi	129° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	51 mi	129° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	51 mi	130° SE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	51 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	51 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	51 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	51 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	51 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	51 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	52 mi	130° SE	Fair	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	52 mi	130° SE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

How Shadeland compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Shadeland ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 5.6 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, 4.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Shadeland: 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 130° SE, the direction of WXIN (Fox), 52 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 Shadeland, IN?

ABC is on channel 16.3 from WPBI-CD, broadcasting from 5.6 miles ENE of Shadeland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Shadeland, IN?

CBS is on channel 29 from WTTK, broadcasting from 52 miles SE of Shadeland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Shadeland, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 51 miles SE of Shadeland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Shadeland, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 52 miles SE of Shadeland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Shadeland, IN?

CW is on channel 18.2 from WLFI-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles E of Shadeland. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Shadeland; 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 Shadeland?

What kind of antenna do I need in Shadeland?

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 61° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Shadeland?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Shadeland?

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 Shadeland; signal estimates ignore terrain.