You can get 32 free TV channels in Merrillville, IN
6 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Merrillville. 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: NNW (327°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (327°), 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 Merrillville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 9.5 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 33.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODN-LD Portage, IN · Low Power | 12.4 mi | NNE (32°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Local / LPTV | WAAA-LD Valparaiso, IN · Low Power | 15.6 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | Local / LPTV | WCHU-LD Oakwood Hills, IL · Low Power | 32.9 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOCK-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 33.4 mi | NNW (332°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | TBN | WWTO-TV Naperville, IL · Full Power | 33.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 57.8 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 57.9 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 33.4 mi | NNW (332°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDCI-LD Chicago, IL · Low Power | 32.5 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMEU-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWME-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | WPVN-CD Chicago, IL · Class A | 33.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLPD-CD Plano, IL · Class A | 33.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 57.8 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 59.2 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 60.5 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEDE-CD Arlington Heights, IL · Class A | 32.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRME-LD Chicago, IL · Low Power | 33.4 mi | NNW (332°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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