TV channels & antenna towers in Whiteland, Indiana

Whiteland has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTV (CBS), 10 miles to the SSW.

28TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
10 mito the closest tower
4,320population

Network channels in Whiteland

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWTTVCBS4 10 mi200° SSW StrongBloomington, IN
IONWIPX-TVION63 11 mi200° SSW StrongBloomington, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo19 17 mi0° N FairIndianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox59 24 mi345° NNW StrongIndianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS29 24 mi345° NNW GoodKokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW8 24 mi344° NNW FairIndianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision40 25 mi344° NNW FairIndianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC6 25 mi345° NNW StrongIndianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV46.1 27 mi348° NNW FairIndianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC13 27 mi348° NNW FairIndianapolis, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW18.2 64 mi334° NNW PoorLafayette, IN

Over-the-air TV in Whiteland

Whiteland is a town of about 4,320 people in Indiana. There are 28 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 6 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Whiteland, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WRTV), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 8 (WISH-TV), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 6 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 Whiteland

The main network towers around Whiteland are in different directions: ABC 345° NNW (25 mi), CBS 200° SSW (10 mi), NBC 348° NNW (27 mi) and Fox 345° NNW (24 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WXIN, WTTK, WISH-TV, WHMB-TV and WRTV, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles north of Whiteland (345° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Whiteland at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Whiteland

The farthest main network tower for Whiteland is WTHR (NBC), 27 miles away with a fair 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.

WTTV is only 10 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Whiteland

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WCLJ-TVFull power11 mi 200° SSWStrongBloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power19 mi 248° WSWWeakMartinsville, IN
WNDY-TVFull power24 mi 344° NNWFairMarion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A24 mi 344° NNWWeakIndianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power25 mi 344° NNWFairIndianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A25 mi 344° NNWFairIndianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator25 mi 344° NNWFairIndianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A25 mi 344° NNWFairIndianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power25 mi 344° NNWFairIndianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power25 mi 344° NNWWeakIndianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power25 mi 344° NNWFairIndianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power25 mi 345° NNWGoodIndianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power25 mi 345° NNWFairIndianapolis, IN
WTIUFull power36 mi 218° SWGoodBloomington, IN
WEZY-LDLow power46 mi 343° NNWPoorIndianapolis, IN
WIPBFull power52 mi 44° NEFairMuncie, IN
WRLW-CDClass A66 mi 180° SPoorSalem, IN

How Whiteland compares with the rest of Indiana

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Whiteland ranks 64th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Greenwood, 4.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Whiteland: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 348° NNW, the direction of WTHR (NBC), 27 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 22 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Whiteland, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 25 miles NNW of Whiteland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Whiteland, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Whiteland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Whiteland, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 27 miles NNW of Whiteland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Whiteland, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Whiteland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Whiteland, IN?

CW is on channel 8 from WISH-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Whiteland. Estimated signal: fair.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Whiteland; around 22 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 Whiteland?

The main network towers around Whiteland are in different directions: ABC 345° NNW (25 mi), CBS 200° SSW (10 mi), NBC 348° NNW (27 mi) and Fox 345° NNW (24 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Whiteland?

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 Whiteland?

WTTV is only 10 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Whiteland?

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 Whiteland; signal estimates ignore terrain.