You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 45353 (Sidney, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45353 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: SW (216°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (216°), 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 45353
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 33.3 mi | NNW (347°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 40.1 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 33.6 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 40.8 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 41.2 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 40.8 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 41.0 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 41.2 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 41.2 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAMS-CD Minster/New Bremen, OH · Class A | 17.9 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 59.8 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 59.3 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 58.0 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 58.0 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 59.3 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 58.8 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 59.3 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FI-D Maplewood, OH · Translator | 30.8 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTLW-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 33.3 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FP-D Lima, OH · Low Power | 33.3 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | WOHL-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 33.6 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZCD-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 40.8 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRCX-LD Dayton, OH · Low Power | 40.8 mi | SSW (196°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sidney, OH Free TV Channels (6.5 mi from ZIP 45353 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.