You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 46974 (Akron, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 46974 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: ENE (76°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (76°), 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 46974
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 | 40.5 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 48.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 52.7 mi | SW (223°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 47.4 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 48.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 40.1 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 47.6 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 40.4 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 40.0 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 46.0 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSOT-LD Marion, IN · Low Power | 26.2 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 40.4 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WISH-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 74.7 mi | S (191°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 71.9 mi | S (191°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | MyNetworkTV | WNDY-TV Marion, IN · Full Power | 74.7 mi | S (191°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 74.5 mi | S (191°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Akron, IN Free TV Channels (7.7 mi from ZIP 46974 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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