You can get 17 free TV channels in Rochester, IN
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Rochester. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: N (360°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (360°), 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 Rochester, 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 | 38.4 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 37.7 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 38.4 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 38.2 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 37.0 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 51.2 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 53.1 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 78.2 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.5 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 65.6 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.9 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.4 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCWW-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 38.3 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | WMYS-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 38.3 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | Local / LPTV | WBND-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 38.3 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GD-D Dunlap, IN · Low Power | 38.4 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.9 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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