WSTR-TV
Full power TV station · Cincinnati, Ohio
WSTR-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Cincinnati, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 250 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WSTR-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 325 kW effective radiated power, WSTR-TV runs more power than 53% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 337 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 43% 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 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 250 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,420,000 residents, as far as Springfield, OH (63 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Cincinnati, OH |
| Tower location | 39.20028, -84.52278 |
| Effective radiated power | 325 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 337 m (1,106 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 11204 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSTR-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak, OH | 4.2 mi | 102° ESE | Strong |
| Norwood, OH | 4.6 mi | 312° NW | Strong |
| Cincinnati, OH | 5.1 mi | 355° N | Strong |
| Forest Park, OH | 6.3 mi | 189° S | Strong |
| Bridgetown, OH | 6.9 mi | 62° ENE | Strong |
| Sharonville, OH | 7.5 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Newport, KY | 7.7 mi | 349° N | Strong |
| Covington, KY | 8.1 mi | 355° N | Strong |
| Fort Thomas, KY | 9.6 mi | 335° NNW | Strong |
| Fairfield, OH | 10 mi | 169° SSE | Strong |
| Erlanger, KY | 13 mi | 18° NNE | Strong |
| Hamilton, OH | 14 mi | 171° S | Strong |
| Florence, KY | 15 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Mason, OH | 16 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Burlington, KY | 16 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Independence, KY | 18 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Monroe, OH | 19 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Middletown, OH | 23 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Lebanon, OH | 24 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Oxford, OH | 24 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Springboro, OH | 29 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Miamisburg, OH | 33 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Centerville, OH | 35 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| West Carrollton City, OH | 36 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Kettering, OH | 39 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Dayton, OH | 42 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Trotwood, OH | 43 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Beavercreek, OH | 43 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Connersville, IN | 45 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Riverside, OH | 45 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Xenia, OH | 46 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Clayton, OH | 47 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Richmond, IN | 48 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Englewood, OH | 48 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Huber Heights, OH | 49 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Fairborn, OH | 51 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Vandalia, OH | 51 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Troy, OH | 60 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Washington Court House, OH | 62 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Springfield, OH | 63 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
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- WLWTNBC · 5
- WCPO-TVABC · 9
- WBQC-LDTelemundo · 25
- WXIX-TVFox · 19
- WKRC-TVCW · 12.2
- WKOI-TVION · 43
- WBDTCW · 26
- WDTNNBC · 2
- WKEFABC · 22
- WHIO-TVCBS · 7
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSTR-TV transmitter tower?
WSTR-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.2003, -84.5228, near Finneytown, OH. It is licensed to Cincinnati, Ohio.
How far does WSTR-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSTR-TV with an antenna?
About 2,420,000 people live in the 250 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSTR-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSTR-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.