TV channels & antenna towers in Winfield, Indiana

Winfield has 43 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 WYIN, 7.6 miles to the WSW.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.6 mito the closest tower
5,406population

Network channels in Winfield

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 38 mi331° NNW FairChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 38 mi331° NNW GoodChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 38 mi331° NNW GoodChicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox32 38 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 38 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 38 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 38 mi330° NNW WeakChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 38 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 38 mi330° NNW GoodChicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 39 mi332° NNW GoodJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 39 mi332° NNW PoorChicago, IL
FOXWSBT-TVFox22.2 57 mi75° ENE FairSouth Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC16 57 mi76° ENE FairSouth Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW25 58 mi75° ENE PoorSouth Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC57 58 mi75° ENE PoorSouth Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo69.2 58 mi75° ENE PoorSouth Bend, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision46 59 mi77° ENE FairSouth Bend, IN

Over-the-air TV in Winfield

With roughly 5,410 residents, Winfield is a town in Indiana. Our map shows 43 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 7 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Winfield, 28 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, IL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Winfield

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Winfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WBBM-TV, WCPX-TV, WLS-TV, WFLD and WMAQ-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles northwest of Winfield (331° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Winfield at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Winfield

The farthest main network tower for Winfield is WFLD (Fox), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WYIN is only 7.6 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 Winfield

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYINFull power7.6 mi 239° WSWStrongGary, IN
WAAA-LDLow power15 mi 58° ENEFairValparaiso, IN
WODN-LDLow power16 mi 16° NNEFairPortage, IN
WJYSFull power38 mi 331° NNWGoodHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power38 mi 331° NNWGoodAurora, IL
WTTWFull power38 mi 330° NNWGoodChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power38 mi 330° NNWGoodGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A38 mi 330° NNWWeakArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A38 mi 330° NNWWeakChicago, IL
WDCI-LDLow power38 mi 332° NNWWeakChicago, IL
WCHU-LDLow power38 mi 332° NNWPoorOakwood Hills, IL
WWTO-TVFull power39 mi 332° NNWFairNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A39 mi 332° NNWWeakChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power39 mi 332° NNWWeakChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power39 mi 332° NNWWeakChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power39 mi 332° NNWPoorArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A39 mi 332° NNWWeakSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power39 mi 332° NNWPoorChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A39 mi 332° NNWWeakChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A39 mi 332° NNWWeakPlano, IL
WSJVFull power57 mi 75° ENEFairElkhart, IN
WNITFull power58 mi 75° ENEFairSouth Bend, IN
WYGN-LDLow power61 mi 51° NEPoorBerrien Springs, MI
WEID-LDLow power66 mi 73° ENEPoorSouth Bend, IN
WAUR-LDLow power70 mi 285° WNWPoorAurora, IL

How Winfield compares with the rest of Indiana

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Winfield ranks 64th of 352 places in Indiana: more than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Crown Point, 4.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Winfield: 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 330° NNW, the direction of WFLD (Fox), 38 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 Winfield, IN?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Winfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Winfield, IN?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Winfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Winfield, IN?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Winfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Winfield, IN?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Winfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Winfield, IN?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Winfield. Estimated signal: good.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Winfield; 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 Winfield?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Winfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Winfield?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Winfield?

WYIN is only 7.6 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 Winfield?

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 Winfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.