You can get 17 free TV channels in Akron, IN
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Akron. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NNW (347°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (347°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Akron, IN
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 41.1 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 41.1 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 39.1 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 44.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SW (215°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 40.6 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 43.7 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 44.0 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 44.0 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 77.1 mi | S (186°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 43.5 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSOT-LD Marion, IN · Low Power | 33.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCWW-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 40.7 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | WMYS-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 40.7 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | Local / LPTV | WBND-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 40.7 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GD-D Dunlap, IN · Low Power | 40.8 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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