You can get 10 free TV channels in Ellsworth, KS
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Ellsworth. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: SSW (201°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (201°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Ellsworth, KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | PBS | KOOD Hays, KS · Full Power | 27.6 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KWCH-DT Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 52.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | KSNC Great Bend, KS · Full Power | 36.0 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | CW | KSCW-DT Wichita, KS · Full Power | 52.8 mi | SSE (151°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | KBSH-DT Hays, KS · Full Power | 60.6 mi | W (280°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | FOX | KOCW Hoisington, KS · Full Power | 34.1 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | PBS | KPTS Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 52.8 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | ABC | KAKE Wichita, KS · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SSE (149°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KAAS-TV Salina, KS · Full Power | 52.0 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGBD-LD Great Bend, KS · Low Power | 34.9 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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