You can get 21 free TV channels in Bristol, IN
6 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Bristol. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: W (260°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (260°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Bristol, IN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 21.4 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 21.4 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 21.4 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 20.1 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 19.2 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEID-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 12.4 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | PBS | WGVK Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 41.7 mi | NNE (12°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCWW-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 19.9 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | WMYS-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 19.9 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | Local / LPTV | WBND-LD South Bend, IN · Low Power | 19.9 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GD-D Dunlap, IN · Low Power | 20.3 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | ABC | WOTV Battle Creek, MI · Full Power | 61.8 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WWMT Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 65.0 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 69.0 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | FOX | WXMI Grand Rapids, MI · Full Power | 68.7 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 53.6 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 53.9 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 53.2 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 55.9 mi | ESE (109°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 53.9 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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