You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 47980 (Monticello, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 47980 · 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: SSE (148°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (148°), 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 47980
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 29.5 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 48.5 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FQ-D Lafayette, IN · Low Power | 29.5 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WRTV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 86.5 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WSBT-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 69.7 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WISH-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 70.2 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 86.5 mi | NNW (334°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 68.6 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | NBC | WNDU-TV South Bend, IN · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 70.8 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | MyNetworkTV | WNDY-TV Marion, IN · Full Power | 70.2 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 69.9 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 86.5 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPBI-CD Lafayette, IN · Class A | 24.4 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPBY-CD Lafayette, IN · Class A | 24.4 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 86.5 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Monticello, IN Free TV Channels (7.5 mi from ZIP 47980 center) · Browse all Indiana cities & ZIPs.
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