TV channels & antenna towers in Washington, Indiana

Washington has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVUT, 16 miles to the W.

Open Washington in the live finder

28TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

12,078population

Network channels in Washington

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	42 mi	344° NNW	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
CWWTWOCW	2.2	42 mi	344° NNW	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	42 mi	344° NNW	Good	Terre Haute, IN
CWWTVWCW	7	45 mi	193° SSW	Good	Evansville, IN
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo	15	47 mi	186° S	Poor	Evansville, IN
IONWELW-LDION	30.3	51 mi	204° SSW	Poor	Evansville, IN
NBCWFIENBC	14	57 mi	199° SSW	Fair	Evansville, IN
FOXWEVV-TVFox	44.2	57 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Evansville, IN
ABCWEHTABC	25	59 mi	201° SSW	Weak	Evansville, IN

Over-the-air TV in Washington

With roughly 12,100 residents, Washington is a town in Indiana. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 4 Class A and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Washington, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Evansville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Evansville's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 38 (WAWV-TV), NBC on channel 14 (WFIE), Fox on channel 44.2 (WEVV-TV), CW on channel 7 (WTVW), ION on channel 30.3 (WELW-LD) and Telemundo on channel 15 (WYYW-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WLKY in Louisville, KY, 75 miles to the east. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak 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 Washington

The main network towers around Washington are in different directions: ABC 344° NNW (42 mi), NBC 199° SSW (57 mi) and Fox 201° SSW (57 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WTHI-TV, WTWO and WAWV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles north of Washington (344° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Washington at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WFIE (NBC) and WEVV-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Washington. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Washington

The farthest main network tower for Washington is WEVV-TV (Fox), 57 miles away with a fair 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 Washington

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WVUTFull power	16 mi	268° W	Good	Vincennes, IN
WJTS-CDClass A	25 mi	140° SE	Fair	Jasper, IN
W19FD-DLow power	42 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	42 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Brazil, IN
WTSN-CDClass A	47 mi	186° S	Poor	Evansville, IN
WDLH-LDLow power	47 mi	187° S	Poor	Evansville, IN
WNINFull power	47 mi	186° S	Fair	Evansville, IN
WTIUFull power	49 mi	47° NE	Good	Bloomington, IN
W23BV-DLow power	50 mi	215° SW	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEIN-LDLow power	51 mi	204° SSW	Poor	Evansville, IN
W10DG-DLow power	52 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Evansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power	52 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Evansville, IN
WUSI-TVFull power	53 mi	284° WNW	Fair	Olney, IL
WKOHFull power	56 mi	189° S	Poor	Owensboro, KY
W06DG-DLow power	57 mi	199° SSW	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEEV-LDLow power	57 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Evansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power	57 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Evansville, IN
WRLW-CDClass A	59 mi	94° E	Poor	Salem, IN
WREP-LDLow power	68 mi	36° NE	Poor	Martinsville, IN

How Washington compares with the rest of Indiana

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Washington ranks 280th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Bloomington, 49 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Washington: 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 201° SSW, the direction of WEVV-TV (Fox), 57 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 11 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 Washington, IN?

ABC is on channel 38 from WAWV-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles NNW of Washington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Washington, IN?

NBC is on channel 14 from WFIE, broadcasting from 57 miles SSW of Washington. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Washington, IN?

Fox is on channel 44.2 from WEVV-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles SSW of Washington. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Washington, IN?

CW is on channel 7 from WTVW, broadcasting from 45 miles SSW of Washington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Washington, IN?

Telemundo is on channel 15 from WYYW-CD, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Washington. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Washington; around 11 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 Washington?

What kind of antenna do I need in Washington?

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 144° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Washington?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Washington?

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 Washington; signal estimates ignore terrain.