You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 47942 (Kentland, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 47942 · 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: SSW (210°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (210°), 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 47942
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 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 49.2 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 48.3 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 49.2 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 45.9 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.0 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 66.4 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.0 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.0 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 78.5 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 83.0 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 83.0 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 83.0 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Kentland, IN Free TV Channels (6.1 mi from ZIP 47942 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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