You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 45153 (Bethel, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45153 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: NW (315°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (315°), 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 45153
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 | 24.6 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 24.3 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 25.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | PBS | WCET Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 25.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 29.4 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | FOX | WXIX-TV Newport, KY · Full Power | 26.3 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | PBS | WCVN-TV Covington, KY · Full Power | 20.6 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WPTO Oxford, OH · Full Power | 25.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32GL-D Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 20.3 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBQC-LD Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 24.6 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 60.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 59.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 59.6 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 40.8 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 59.2 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 59.2 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | ABC | WTVQ-DT Lexington, KY · Full Power | 58.3 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 58.3 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 59.6 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 68.2 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 59.4 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16EB-D Augusta, KY · Translator | 11.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDYC-LD Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 26.3 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | W19FO-D Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 29.4 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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