You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 66078 (Ottawa, KS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 66078 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (318°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (318°), 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 66078
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | CBS | WIBW-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 55.8 mi | NW (310°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | KTWU Topeka, KS · Full Power | 48.4 mi | NW (326°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 57.6 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | KCTV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | NBC | KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 51.8 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | FOX | WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 54.0 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | CW | KCWE Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 57.6 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | MyNetworkTV | KSMO-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 59.5 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | ION | KPXE-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | Independent | KMCI-TV Lawrence, KS · Full Power | 51.8 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | ABC | KTKA-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | NBC | KSNT Topeka, KS · Full Power | 50.7 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35KX-D Topeka, KS · Low Power | 33.3 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | KMJC-LD Kansas City, KS · Low Power | 35.2 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | TBN | KTAJ-TV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ottawa, KS Free TV Channels (8.0 mi from ZIP 66078 center) · Browse all Kansas cities & ZIPs.
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