You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 66217 (Shawnee, KS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 66217 · 18 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
18 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: E (80°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (80°), 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 66217
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 | KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 14.8 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | KCTV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 11.1 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 41 | NBC | KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 13.2 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | FOX | WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 10.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | KCPT Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 16.5 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | CW | KCWE Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 14.8 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | MyNetworkTV | KSMO-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 17.1 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 50 | ION | KPXE-TV Kansas City, MO · Full Power | 14.1 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | Independent | KMCI-TV Lawrence, KS · Full Power | 13.2 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | KCKS-LD Kansas City, KS · Low Power | 13.1 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MB-D Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 14.1 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | TBN | KTAJ-TV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 14.1 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KCDN-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 14.1 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGKC-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 14.1 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | Local / LPTV | KAJF-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 14.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | Local / LPTV | KCMN-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 14.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KQML-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 14.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUKC-LD Kansas City, MO · Low Power | 16.1 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | ABC | KQTV St. Joseph, MO · Full Power | 52.3 mi | N (359°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WIBW-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 68.4 mi | W (270°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KTWU Topeka, KS · Full Power | 53.2 mi | W (274°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PF-D Kansas City, KS · Low Power | 6.6 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | ABC | KTKA-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 61.3 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | NBC | KSNT Topeka, KS · Full Power | 54.4 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | KMJC-LD Kansas City, KS · Low Power | 30.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | KSQA Topeka, KS · Full Power | 48.4 mi | W (273°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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