You can get 16 free TV channels in McPherson, KS
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of McPherson. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: S (179°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (179°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in McPherson, KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KWCH-DT Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 22.0 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | PBS | KPTS Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 22.5 mi | SSW (196°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | CW | KSCW-DT Wichita, KS · Full Power | 22.0 mi | SSW (194°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | ABC | KAKE Wichita, KS · Full Power | 41.4 mi | S (169°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | KSNW Wichita, KS · Full Power | 42.0 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | MyNetworkTV | KMTW Hutchinson, KS · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | Local / LPTV | KDCU-DT Derby, KS · Full Power | 40.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | FOX | KSAS-TV Wichita, KS · Full Power | 41.8 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | KSNC Great Bend, KS · Full Power | 60.1 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KAAS-TV Salina, KS · Full Power | 52.9 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KOOD Hays, KS · Full Power | 64.3 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20PL-D Wichita, KS · Low Power | 40.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KGPT-CD Wichita, KS · Class A | 40.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KFVT-LD Wichita, KS · Low Power | 40.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KSMI-LD Wichita, KS · Low Power | 40.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWKD-LD Wichita, KS · Low Power | 40.1 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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