TV channels & antenna towers in Wolcottville, Indiana

Wolcottville has 32 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 W26DH-D, 21 miles to the SE.

Open Wolcottville in the live finder

32TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

1,015population

Network channels in Wolcottville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	30 mi	163° SSE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CWWISE-TVCW	33	31 mi	162° SSE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	31 mi	162° SSE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	31 mi	162° SSE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
UNIWHME-TVUnivision	46	41 mi	277° W	Good	South Bend, IN
CWWCWW-LDCW	25	43 mi	279° W	Poor	South Bend, IN
ABCWBND-LDABC	57	43 mi	279° W	Poor	South Bend, IN
TLMWMYS-LDTelemundo	69.2	43 mi	279° W	Poor	South Bend, IN
NBCWNDU-TVNBC	16	44 mi	277° W	Good	South Bend, IN
FOXWSBT-TVFox	22.2	44 mi	278° W	Good	South Bend, IN

Over-the-air TV in Wolcottville

Wolcottville, Indiana has a population of about 1,020. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 16 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 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 24 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 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.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 16 (WNDU-TV), Fox on channel 55 (WFFT-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 (very weak 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 Wolcottville

The main network towers around Wolcottville are in different directions: ABC 162° SSE (31 mi), CBS 162° SSE (31 mi), NBC 277° W (44 mi) and Fox 163° SSE (30 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 30 miles south of Wolcottville (163° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wolcottville

The farthest main network tower for Wolcottville is WNDU-TV (NBC), 44 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.

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 Wolcottville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W26DH-DLow power	21 mi	129° SE	Fair	Auburn, IN
WINMFull power	30 mi	99° E	Fair	Angola, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	30 mi	163° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	31 mi	163° SSE	Good	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	31 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
W22FH-DLow power	31 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	32 mi	159° SSE	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	32 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	32 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	32 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	32 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Fort Wayne, IN
WEID-LDLow power	37 mi	287° WNW	Weak	South Bend, IN
WJGP-LDLow power	42 mi	2° N	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WNITFull power	43 mi	278° W	Fair	South Bend, IN
WSJVFull power	44 mi	278° W	Good	Elkhart, IN
WNHO-LDLow power	47 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WOBC-CDClass A	54 mi	11° N	Poor	Battle Creek, MI
WOKZ-CDClass A	55 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WGVKFull power	56 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WUHO-LDLow power	56 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
WYGN-LDLow power	59 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Berrien Springs, MI
WSOT-LDLow power	62 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Marion, IN

How Wolcottville compares with the rest of Indiana

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Wolcottville ranks 206th of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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, 24 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wolcottville: 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 277° W, the direction of WNDU-TV (NBC), 44 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 Wolcottville, IN?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 31 miles SSE of Wolcottville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Wolcottville, IN?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles SSE of Wolcottville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Wolcottville, IN?

NBC is on channel 16 from WNDU-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles W of Wolcottville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Wolcottville, IN?

Fox is on channel 55 from WFFT-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles SSE of Wolcottville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Wolcottville, IN?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles SSE of Wolcottville. Estimated signal: good.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Wolcottville; 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 Wolcottville?

What kind of antenna do I need in Wolcottville?

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 115° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Wolcottville?

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 Wolcottville?

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 Wolcottville; signal estimates ignore terrain.