TV Channels in Columbus, IN
ZIP Code: 47201 • Coordinates: 39.1482°N, 85.9994°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-68 dBm · WTTV
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 325° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
-76 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
WAVE
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 58-1
Grit Ch. 03-4
365BLK Ch. 03-3
Bounce TV Ch. 03-2
COZI TV Ch. 58-2
CBS
WTTV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 04-3
Independent Ch. 04-2
ROAR Ch. 04-4
Rewind TV Ch. 04-5
FOX
WXIN
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-76 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
WTIU
Ch. 30-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 30-3
PBS Encore Ch. 30-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 30-5
World Channel Ch. 30-2
CW
WAVE
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-1
Grit Ch. 03-4
365BLK Ch. 03-3
Bounce TV Ch. 03-2
COZI TV Ch. 58-2
MyN
WDRB
Ch. 41-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 41-1
Antenna TV Ch. 41-2
Court TV Ch. 41-4
ION Ch. 41-3
ION Mystery Ch. 58-5
ION Plus Ch. 58-6
ION
WIPX-TV
Ch. 63-2 · 480i (w)
-75 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 63-2
Bounce TV Ch. 42-1
Busted Ch. 63-3
Game Show Central Ch. 63-6
ION Mystery Ch. 63-4
ION Plus Ch. 63-5
QVC2 Ch. 63-8
Telemundo
WDNI-CD
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-92 dBm
Univision
WHMB-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-81 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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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WTTV BLOOMINGTON, IN | 04-1 1080i | CBSComet TVIndependent +2 | -68 dBm | Fair | 336° NNW |
| #2 | WTIU BLOOMINGTON, IN | 30-1 720p | PBSCreatePBS Encore +2 | -72 dBm | Fair | 269° W |
| #3 | WIPX-TV BLOOMINGTON, IN | 63-2 480i (w) | Court TVIONBounce TV +5 | -75 dBm | Poor | 336° NNW |
| #4 | WCLJ-TV | 28 | Other | -75 dBm | Poor | 336° NNW |
| #5 | WXIN INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 29-1 1080i | CBSFOXAntenna TV +2 | -76 dBm | Poor | 348° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 56° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Columbus
Columbus, Indiana (47201) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTTV at -68 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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