You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 47203 (Columbus, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 47203 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: NW (309°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (309°), 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 47203
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CW | WTTV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 63 | ION | WIPX-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 20.7 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | ION | WCLJ-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 20.7 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 51.7 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WTIU Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 36.0 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 50.0 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WRTV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 50.2 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 60.4 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WISH-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 49.7 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | FOX | WXIN Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 49.5 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 60.8 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | PBS | WFYI Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 50.2 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | CW | WTTK Kokomo, IN · Full Power | 49.5 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | MyNetworkTV | WNDY-TV Marion, IN · Full Power | 49.7 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 60.8 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 59.5 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 71.7 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 59.5 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 70.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 70.2 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 69 | Independent | WDTI Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 50.0 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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