You can get 24 free TV channels in Wilmington, OH
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Wilmington. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 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: WNW (287°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (287°), 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 Wilmington, OH
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 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WCPO-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 42.1 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 31.2 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 42.6 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 43.2 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 30.7 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 40.9 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | FOX | WXIX-TV Newport, KY · Full Power | 44.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | PBS | WCET Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 43.2 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | PBS | WPTO Oxford, OH · Full Power | 43.2 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRCX-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZCD-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | PBS | WCVN-TV Covington, KY · Full Power | 46.1 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLWD-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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