You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 47436 (Bedford, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 47436 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: N (11°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (11°), 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 47436
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | PBS | WTIU Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 14.2 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CW | WTTV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 33.8 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 63 | ION | WIPX-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 33.6 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | ION | WCLJ-TV Bloomington, IN · Full Power | 33.6 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GQ-D Spencer, IN · Low Power | 17.7 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 50.5 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 57.1 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 50.8 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 50.8 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WRTV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 66.0 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WISH-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 65.4 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WTWO Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 57.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | N (9°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | FOX | WAWV-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 57.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | FOX | WXIN Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 65.3 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WKPC-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 50.4 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | PBS | WKMJ-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 50.4 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | CW | WTTK Kokomo, IN · Full Power | 65.3 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | MyNetworkTV | WNDY-TV Marion, IN · Full Power | 65.4 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WBNA Louisville, KY · Full Power | 72.2 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 65.7 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRLW-CD Salem, IN · Class A | 29.3 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Bedford, IN Free TV Channels (8.6 mi from ZIP 47436 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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