You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 45005 (Franklin, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45005 · 13 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
13 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: WNW (286°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (286°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 45005
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 | ABC | WCPO-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 30.1 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 14.3 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 30.7 mi | SSW (202°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 13.2 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 13.6 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 30.6 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 13.6 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 13.4 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 13.2 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 25.9 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 13.2 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRCX-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 13.6 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZCD-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 13.6 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | FOX | WXIX-TV Newport, KY · Full Power | 31.3 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | PBS | WCET Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 30.6 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WPTO Oxford, OH · Full Power | 30.6 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLWD-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 13.6 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | PBS | WCVN-TV Covington, KY · Full Power | 36.3 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBQC-LD Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 30.1 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 85.5 mi | N (4°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDYC-LD Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 31.3 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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