TV channels & antenna towers in Williamsport, Indiana

Williamsport has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W23EQ-D, 24 miles to the WSW.

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29TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

1,848population

Network channels in Williamsport

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	25 mi	71° ENE	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	25 mi	71° ENE	Fair	Lafayette, IN
ABCWICDABC	15	36 mi	245° WSW	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	36 mi	245° WSW	Good	Urbana, IL
CWWLFI-TVCW	18.2	37 mi	79° E	Fair	Lafayette, IN
CBSWCIACBS	3	62 mi	259° WSW	Fair	Champaign, IL
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	64 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	64 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	64 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	64 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	64 mi	115° ESE	Weak	Kokomo, IN

Over-the-air TV in Williamsport

With roughly 1,850 residents, Williamsport is a small community in Indiana. Our map shows 29 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 7 Class A, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Six 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 15 (WICD), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA), NBC on channel 13 (WTHR), Fox on channel 27 (WCCU), CW on channel 18.2 (WLFI-TV), Univision on channel 40 (WHMB-TV) and MeTV on channel 46.1 (WALV-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (very weak 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 Williamsport

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Williamsport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WPBI-CD and WPBY-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles east of Williamsport (71° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Williamsport at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Williamsport

The farthest main network tower for Williamsport is WCCU (Fox), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WCIA (CBS), 62 miles west and WTHR (NBC), 64 miles southeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

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 Williamsport

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W23EQ-DTranslator	24 mi	247° WSW	Fair	Danville, IL
WEZY-LDLow power	51 mi	98° E	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
W27EL-DLow power	51 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	52 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
W07DD-DLow power	54 mi	261° W	Poor	Champaign, IL
WDTIFull power	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	64 mi	115° ESE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	64 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN

How Williamsport compares with the rest of Indiana

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Williamsport ranks 310th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 Danville, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Williamsport: 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 245° WSW, the direction of WCCU (Fox), 36 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 9 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 Williamsport, IN?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 36 miles WSW of Williamsport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Williamsport, IN?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 62 miles WSW of Williamsport. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Williamsport, IN?

NBC is on channel 13 from WTHR, broadcasting from 64 miles ESE of Williamsport. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Williamsport, IN?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 36 miles WSW of Williamsport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Williamsport, IN?

CW is on channel 18.2 from WLFI-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles E of Williamsport. Estimated signal: fair.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Williamsport; around 9 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 Williamsport?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Williamsport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Williamsport?

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. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Williamsport?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Williamsport?

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 Williamsport; signal estimates ignore terrain.