TV channels & antenna towers in Syracuse, Indiana

Syracuse has 33 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 WEID-LD, 24 miles to the NW.

Open Syracuse in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

2,877population

Network channels in Syracuse

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	24 mi	299° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	26 mi	300° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	26 mi	300° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	26 mi	300° WNW	Fair	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	27 mi	297° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	27 mi	299° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	36 mi	127° SE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	37 mi	127° SE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	37 mi	127° SE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	38 mi	128° SE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN

Over-the-air TV in Syracuse

Syracuse, Indiana has a population of about 2,880. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 17 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 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 22.2 (WSBT-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 (fair signal) and Univision (good 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 Syracuse

The main network towers around Syracuse are in different directions: ABC 127° SE (37 mi), CBS 128° SE (38 mi), NBC 297° WNW (27 mi) and Fox 299° WNW (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 36 miles southeast of Syracuse (127° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Syracuse

The farthest main network tower for Syracuse is WANE-TV (CBS), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Syracuse

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEID-LDLow power	24 mi	317° NW	Fair	South Bend, IN
WNITFull power	26 mi	300° WNW	Good	South Bend, IN
WSJVFull power	27 mi	299° WNW	Good	Elkhart, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	36 mi	127° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	37 mi	127° SE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	37 mi	127° SE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
W26DH-DLow power	37 mi	100° E	Poor	Auburn, IN
W22FH-DLow power	37 mi	127° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	39 mi	126° SE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	39 mi	126° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	39 mi	126° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	39 mi	126° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	39 mi	126° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WYGN-LDLow power	48 mi	320° NW	Poor	Berrien Springs, MI
WINMFull power	49 mi	88° E	Poor	Angola, IN
WJGP-LDLow power	53 mi	24° NNE	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WSOT-LDLow power	54 mi	173° S	Poor	Marion, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	56 mi	126° SE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WOKZ-CDClass A	60 mi	5° N	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WGVKFull power	61 mi	5° N	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WUHO-LDLow power	62 mi	7° N	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WAAA-LDLow power	66 mi	276° W	Poor	Valparaiso, IN
WOBC-CDClass A	67 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Battle Creek, MI

How Syracuse compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Syracuse ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Syracuse: 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 128° SE, the direction of WANE-TV (CBS), 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 Syracuse, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Syracuse. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Syracuse, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SE of Syracuse. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Syracuse, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WNW of Syracuse. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Syracuse, IN?

Fox is on channel 22.2 from WSBT-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WNW of Syracuse. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Syracuse, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Syracuse. Estimated signal: good.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Syracuse; 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 Syracuse?

What kind of antenna do I need in Syracuse?

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 172° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Syracuse?

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 Syracuse?

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 Syracuse; signal estimates ignore terrain.