You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 46996 (Winamac, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 46996 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: ENE (57°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (57°), 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 46996
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 | 44.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 46.6 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 44.1 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | WSJV Elkhart, IN · Full Power | 44.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 43.4 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | PBS | WNIT South Bend, IN · Full Power | 45.2 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | Independent | WHME-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 45.0 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 75.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Winamac, IN Free TV Channels (2.9 mi from ZIP 46996 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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