You can get 28 free TV channels in Franklin, IN
10 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Franklin. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
10 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NW (318°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (318°), 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 Franklin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | WRTV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 29.0 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WISH-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 28.5 mi | NNW (343°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 30.7 mi | NNW (347°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | FOX | WXIN Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 28.4 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CW | WTTV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 8.0 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | CW | WTTK Kokomo, IN · Full Power | 28.4 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | MyNetworkTV | WNDY-TV Marion, IN · Full Power | 28.5 mi | NNW (343°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 63 | ION | WIPX-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 8.2 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | ION | WCLJ-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 8.2 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | PBS | WFYI Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 29.0 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WTIU Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 34.1 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 69 | Independent | WDTI Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDNI-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 21.1 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJSJ-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSWY-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDZ-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | WSDI-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXI-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFYI-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 29.0 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WALV-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 30.7 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NNW (334°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 73.4 mi | WSW (257°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 79.9 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WIPB Muncie, IN · Full Power | 54.1 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIIH-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 28.5 mi | NNW (343°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQDE-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GQ-D Spencer, IN · Low Power | 30.3 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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