ZIP 46205 39.8294° N  86.1344° W

TV Channels in Indianapolis, IN

ZIP Code: 46205 • Coordinates: 39.8294°N, 86.1344°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · WXIN
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 320° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WRTV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 06-2
Laff Ch. 06-3
COZI TV Ch. 29-3
HSN Ch. 06-5
HSN2 Ch. 06-6
Independent Ch. 29-2
QVC Ch. 06-4
NBC
WTHR
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Ch. 13-03
Quest Ch. 13-02
The Nest Ch. 13-06
True Crime Network Ch. 13-04
CBS
WXIN
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 59-1
Antenna TV Ch. 59-2
Charge! Ch. 59-4
Defy TV Ch. 59-3
FOX
WXIN
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 29-1
Antenna TV Ch. 59-2
Charge! Ch. 59-4
Defy TV Ch. 59-3
PBS
WFYI
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 20-3
PBS Encore Ch. 20-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 20-2
CW
WISH-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 23-1
Confess Ch. 08-3
Diya TV Ch. 08-4
GET Ch. 08-2
Local Ch. 23-3
Nosey Ch. 23-2
MyN
WISH-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 08-1
Confess Ch. 08-3
Diya TV Ch. 08-4
GET Ch. 08-2
Local Ch. 23-3
Nosey Ch. 23-2
ION
WLFI-TV
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 18-1
CW+ Ch. 18-2
GET Ch. 18-4
Start TV Ch. 18-5
Telemundo
WDNI-CD
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
Univision
WHMB-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CHSN Ch. 40-2
CHSN Ch. 40-6
HSN Ch. 40-4
QVC Ch. 40-3
QVC2 Ch. 40-5
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WXIN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
 29-1 1080i
CBSFOXAntenna TV +2
-48 dBm Excellent 319° NW
#2
WXIN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
 29-1 1080i
CBSFOXAntenna TV +2
-48 dBm Excellent 319° NW
#3
WRTV
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
 06-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +5
-49 dBm Excellent 324° NW
#4
WHMB-TV
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
 40-1 720p
UnivisionCHSNCHSN +3
-51 dBm Good 320° NW
#5
WISH-TV
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
 08-1 1080i
CWMyNConfess +4
-51 dBm Good 318° NW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 320° · NW · Spread 4°

Towers clustered within 4°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana (46205) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WXIN at -48 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely