You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 46742 (Hamilton, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 46742 · 1 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: SSW (199°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (199°), 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 46742
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 7.6 mi | SSE (149°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 35.1 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 34.7 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 34.7 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 34.5 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 34.7 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 65.2 mi | SE (146°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 69.3 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 63.7 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 66.4 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 69.0 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 57.9 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WGVK Kalamazoo, MI · Full Power | 65.9 mi | NW (323°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 46.5 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 66.3 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26DH-D Auburn, IN · Low Power | 17.3 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFWC-CD Fort Wayne, IN · Class A | 34.0 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLMO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 34.7 mi | SSW (208°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EX-D Fort Wayne, IN · Translator | 34.7 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hamilton, IN Free TV Channels (2.2 mi from ZIP 46742 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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