You can get 18 free TV channels in Ottawa, KS
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Ottawa. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: NNE (17°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (17°), 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 Ottawa, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | CBS | WIBW-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 50.8 mi | NW (304°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | NBC | KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 47.2 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | FOX | WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 48.5 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KTWU Topeka, KS · Full Power | 41.9 mi | NW (320°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Independent | KMCI-TV Lawrence, KS · Full Power | 47.2 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | ABC | KTKA-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 45.9 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 52.3 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | KCTV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 49.0 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | NBC | KSNT Topeka, KS · Full Power | 44.1 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | CW | KCWE Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 52.3 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | MyNetworkTV | KSMO-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | ION | KPXE-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 49.8 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KX-D Topeka, KS · Low Power | 28.3 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | TBN | KTAJ-TV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 49.8 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | KMJC-LD Kansas City, KS · Low Power | 34.7 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | KSQA Topeka, KS · Full Power | 38.2 mi | NW (325°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTMJ-CD Topeka, KS · Class A | 45.9 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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