You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 66842 (El Dorado, KS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 66842 · 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: W (262°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (262°), 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 66842
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ABC | KAKE Wichita, KS · Full Power | 49.9 mi | WSW (251°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | CW | KSCW-DT Wichita, KS · Full Power | 60.3 mi | W (273°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KWCH-DT Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 60.3 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | KSNW Wichita, KS · Full Power | 49.9 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | PBS | KPTS Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 61.0 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | Local / LPTV | KDCU-DT Derby, KS · Full Power | 49.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WIBW-TV Topeka, KS · Full Power | 75.3 mi | NNE (26°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | FOX | KSAS-TV Wichita, KS · Full Power | 49.6 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | MyNetworkTV | KMTW Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 46.9 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: El Dorado, KS Free TV Channels (18.0 mi from ZIP 66842 center) · Browse all Kansas cities & ZIPs.
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