You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 46985 (Winamac, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 46985 · 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: S (183°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (183°), 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 46985
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 39.5 mi | S (183°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 49.2 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 48.5 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 49.2 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 50.4 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 49.0 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.8 mi | NW (320°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 74.2 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 49.6 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SSE (165°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FQ-D Lafayette, IN · Low Power | 39.5 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 83.8 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Winamac, IN Free TV Channels (6.6 mi from ZIP 46985 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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