You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 46809 (Fort Wayne, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 46809 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 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: NNE (18°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (18°), 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 46809
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 6.8 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 7.3 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 7.7 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 7.3 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EX-D Fort Wayne, IN · Translator | 7.3 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLMO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 7.5 mi | N (9°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODP-LD Toledo, OH · Low Power | 7.9 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFWC-CD Fort Wayne, IN · Class A | 7.9 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCUH-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 7.9 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EH-D Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 7.9 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 38.1 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNHO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 17.7 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 56.5 mi | ESE (107°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 67.1 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 59.4 mi | ESE (105°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 66.5 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 67.1 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 63.9 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26DH-D Auburn, IN · Low Power | 24.6 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSOT-LD Marion, IN · Low Power | 31.9 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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