WCET
Full power TV station · Cincinnati, Ohio
WCET is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Cincinnati, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 241 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About WCET
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 274 kW effective radiated power, WCET runs more power than 50% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 325 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 38% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 241 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,300,000 residents, as far as Fairborn, OH (55 miles).
WCET shares its transmitter site with WPTO and WLWT (NBC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Cincinnati, OH |
| Tower location | 39.12417, -84.52167 |
| Effective radiated power | 274 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 65666 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCET
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 0.4 mi | 242° WSW | Strong |
| Newport, KY | 2.7 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Covington, KY | 2.9 mi | 346° NNW | Strong |
| Norwood, OH | 4.0 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Fort Thomas, KY | 5.2 mi | 310° NW | Strong |
| Finneytown, OH | 5.3 mi | 181° S | Strong |
| Bridgetown, OH | 6.5 mi | 108° ESE | Strong |
| White Oak, OH | 7.4 mi | 146° SE | Strong |
| Erlanger, KY | 8.6 mi | 30° NNE | Strong |
| Florence, KY | 10 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Sharonville, OH | 12 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Forest Park, OH | 12 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Independence, KY | 13 mi | 5° N | Strong |
| Burlington, KY | 13 mi | 58° ENE | Strong |
| Fairfield, OH | 15 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Loveland, OH | 17 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Hamilton, OH | 19 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Mason, OH | 20 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Monroe, OH | 23 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Lebanon, OH | 27 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Middletown, OH | 28 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Oxford, OH | 29 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Springboro, OH | 33 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Miamisburg, OH | 38 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Centerville, OH | 40 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| West Carrollton City, OH | 41 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Wilmington, OH | 43 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Kettering, OH | 43 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Beavercreek, OH | 47 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Dayton, OH | 47 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Trotwood, OH | 48 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Connersville, IN | 49 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Xenia, OH | 50 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Riverside, OH | 50 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Clayton, OH | 52 mi | 190° S | Good |
| Richmond, IN | 53 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Englewood, OH | 53 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Huber Heights, OH | 54 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Fairborn, OH | 55 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Vandalia, OH | 56 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCET transmitter tower?
WCET broadcasts from a tower at 39.1242, -84.5217, near Cincinnati, OH. It is licensed to Cincinnati, Ohio.
How far does WCET broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCET with an antenna?
About 2,300,000 people live in the 241 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCET?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCET tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.