You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 66017 (Atchison, KS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 66017 · 1 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: SE (145°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (145°), 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 66017
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 | 25.7 mi | E (80°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | PBS | KTWU Topeka, KS · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35QD-D St. Joseph, MO · Low Power | 19.3 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 58.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | KCTV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 57.2 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WIBW-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | FOX | WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 60.3 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | CW | KCWE Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 58.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | MyNetworkTV | KSMO-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | ION | KPXE-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 62.2 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNPG-CD Saint Joseph, MO · Class A | 23.3 mi | E (82°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KNPN-CD Saint Joseph, MO · Class A | 23.3 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | ABC | KTKA-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 58.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | NBC | KSNT Topeka, KS · Full Power | 50.3 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | NBC | KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 63.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | Independent | KMCI-TV Lawrence, KS · Full Power | 63.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCJO-CD Saint Joseph, MO · Class A | 23.3 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | TBN | KTAJ-TV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 62.2 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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