ZIP 47865 39.0191° N  87.3926° W

TV Channels in Paxton, IN

ZIP Code: 47865 • Coordinates: 39.0191°N, 87.3926°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WTHI-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 15 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WAWV-TV
Ch. 38-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 38-2
Bounce TV Ch. 38-3
Rewind TV Ch. 38-4
NBC
WTWO
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-4
Laff Ch. 02-3
CW+ Ch. 02-2
CBS
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
ION Ch. 10-4
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
FOX
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
ION Ch. 10-4
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
PBS
WVUT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-3
CW
WTVW
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 07-4
Bounce TV Ch. 07-2
ION Mystery Ch. 07-3
MyN
Not Available
ION
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
FOX Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
Telemundo
WYYW-CD
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Retro TV Ch. 15-3
The Family Channel Ch. 15-2
Univision
Not Available
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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
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-41 dBm Excellent 2° N
#2
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-41 dBm Excellent 2° N
#3
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-41 dBm Excellent 2° N
#4
WVUT
VINCENNES, IN
 22-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7
-42 dBm Excellent 190° S
#5
WTWO
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 02-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVLaff +1
-49 dBm Excellent 0° N
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 15 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (168°)

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

Paxton, Indiana (47865) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTHI-TV at -41 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