You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 46036 (Elwood, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 46036 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 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: SW (215°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (215°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 46036
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 31.4 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FO-D Tipton, IN · Low Power | 7.0 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | WRTV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WISH-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 34.3 mi | SW (215°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 41.6 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | FOX | WXIN Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 34.3 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | PBS | WIPB Muncie, IN · Full Power | 27.2 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | WFYI Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | CW | WTTK Kokomo, IN · Full Power | 34.3 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | MyNetworkTV | WNDY-TV Marion, IN · Full Power | 34.3 mi | SW (215°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 34.1 mi | SW (215°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 69 | Independent | WDTI Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 34.1 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CW | WTTV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 63.7 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 63 | ION | WIPX-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 63.9 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | ION | WCLJ-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 63.9 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSOT-LD Marion, IN · Low Power | 27.1 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEZY-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 27.7 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WALV-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 31.4 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFYI-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 33.7 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJSJ-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 34.1 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSWY-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 34.1 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUDZ-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 34.1 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | WSDI-LD Indianapolis, IN · Low Power | 34.1 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXI-CD Indianapolis, IN · Class A | 34.1 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Elwood, IN Free TV Channels (1.6 mi from ZIP 46036 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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