You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 66016 (Atchison, KS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 66016 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: SE (134°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (134°), 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 66016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ABC | KQTV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NE (47°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 46.1 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | KCTV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 43.9 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WIBW-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | NBC | KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 50.0 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | FOX | WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 43.2 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KTWU Topeka, KS · Full Power | 40.2 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 47.8 mi | ESE (124°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | CW | KCWE Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 46.1 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | MyNetworkTV | KSMO-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 47.9 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | ION | KPXE-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35QD-D St. Joseph, MO · Low Power | 17.8 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | ABC | KTKA-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 48.1 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | NBC | KSNT Topeka, KS · Full Power | 39.7 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | Independent | KMCI-TV Lawrence, KS · Full Power | 50.0 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | KCKS-LD Kansas City, KS · Low Power | 26.5 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNPG-CD Saint Joseph, MO · Class A | 28.2 mi | NE (46°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | KSQA Topeka, KS · Full Power | 37.7 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | TBN | KTAJ-TV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNPN-CD Saint Joseph, MO · Class A | 28.2 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KTMJ-CD Topeka, KS · Class A | 48.1 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Atchison, KS Free TV Channels (8.0 mi from ZIP 66016 center) · Browse all Kansas cities & ZIPs.
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