You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 47040 (Rising Sun, IN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 47040 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: ENE (65°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (65°), 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 47040
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 | 26.0 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 25.5 mi | ENE (59°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 24.9 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | PBS | WCET Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 24.9 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | FOX | WXIX-TV Newport, KY · Full Power | 23.7 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | PBS | WCVN-TV Covington, KY · Full Power | 22.9 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WPTO Oxford, OH · Full Power | 24.9 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 28.4 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 28.1 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 64.2 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 62.9 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 64.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 64.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBQC-LD Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 26.0 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 62.9 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 66.0 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 64.9 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 64.9 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 64.9 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WBNA Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.9 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | W19FO-D Cincinnati, OH · Low Power | 29.1 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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