You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 45617 (Frankfort, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45617 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: N (9°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (9°), 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 45617
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 46.0 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 46.0 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 46.0 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 48.3 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 48.3 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WCPO-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 72.7 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 66.1 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 73.0 mi | W (262°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 73.8 mi | SE (136°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 66.0 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 66.2 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 73.2 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 73.9 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 66.2 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 53.8 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.0 mi | NNE (11°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 65.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 74.7 mi | SE (136°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 66.1 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 73.2 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 66.1 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Frankfort, OH Free TV Channels (8.9 mi from ZIP 45617 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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