You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 47381 (Portland, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 47381 · 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: NW (324°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (324°), 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 47381
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | PBS | WIPB Muncie, IN · Full Power | 34.4 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 44.2 mi | NE (54°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 55.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 47.4 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 56.0 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 56.3 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 56.0 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 56.3 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 56.3 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 76.4 mi | WSW (246°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.4 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 56.3 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.2 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.8 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 78.6 mi | WSW (245°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FI-D Maplewood, OH · Translator | 21.6 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 52.2 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Portland, IN Free TV Channels (7.2 mi from ZIP 47381 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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