You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 45697 (Sardinia, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45697 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: WNW (287°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (287°), 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 45697
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 | 46.3 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 46.3 mi | WNW (286°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 47.4 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 63.0 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | FOX | WXIX-TV Newport, KY · Full Power | 48.7 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | PBS | WCET Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 47.4 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | PBS | WPTO Oxford, OH · Full Power | 47.4 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 49.2 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 63.4 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 84.3 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 62.7 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 63.0 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | PBS | WCVN-TV Covington, KY · Full Power | 45.2 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 54.1 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 62.6 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 62.7 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 62.7 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sardinia, OH Free TV Channels (8.6 mi from ZIP 45697 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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