WHIO-TV (CBS) · Channel 7
Full power TV station · Dayton, Ohio
WHIO-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 7, licensed to Dayton, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 282 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About WHIO-TV
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 854 kW effective radiated power, WHIO-TV runs more power than 75% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 348 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 45% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 282 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,740,000 residents, as far as Upper Arlington, OH (65 miles).
The nearest other CBS station in our data is WBNS-TV in Columbus, OH, 67 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 7 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Dayton, OH |
| Tower location | 39.73383, -84.24783 |
| Effective radiated power | 854 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 41458 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHIO-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 3.5 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Kettering, OH | 5.2 mi | 306° NW | Strong |
| Trotwood, OH | 5.5 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Miamisburg, OH | 6.6 mi | 18° NNE | Strong |
| Riverside, OH | 7.3 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Centerville, OH | 8.7 mi | 327° NNW | Strong |
| Beavercreek, OH | 10.0 mi | 280° W | Strong |
| Huber Heights, OH | 10 mi | 221° SW | Strong |
| Vandalia, OH | 11 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Springboro, OH | 13 mi | 356° N | Strong |
| Fairborn, OH | 14 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Middletown, OH | 17 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Xenia, OH | 17 mi | 281° WNW | Strong |
| Lebanon, OH | 21 mi | 353° N | Strong |
| Troy, OH | 21 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Mason, OH | 26 mi | 7° N | Good |
| Springfield, OH | 27 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Piqua, OH | 28 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Hamilton, OH | 29 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Oxford, OH | 31 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Fairfield, OH | 32 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Forest Park, OH | 34 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Richmond, IN | 35 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Sidney, OH | 38 mi | 187° S | Good |
| White Oak, OH | 41 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Norwood, OH | 42 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Cincinnati, OH | 44 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Newport, KY | 46 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Fort Thomas, KY | 47 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Covington, KY | 47 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Erlanger, KY | 53 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Florence, KY | 55 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Burlington, KY | 55 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Independence, KY | 57 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Marysville, OH | 58 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| New Castle, IN | 61 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Hilliard, OH | 61 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Grove City, OH | 62 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Dublin, OH | 65 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 65 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHIO-TV transmitter tower?
WHIO-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.7338, -84.2478, near Drexel, OH. It is licensed to Dayton, Ohio.
What channel is WHIO-TV on?
WHIO-TV appears as virtual channel 7 (7.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does WHIO-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHIO-TV with an antenna?
About 2,740,000 people live in the 282 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHIO-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHIO-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.