TV channels & antenna towers in Beckett Ridge, Ohio

Beckett Ridge has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSTR-TV, 11 miles to the SSW.

23TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
9,187population

Network channels in Beckett Ridge

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 16 mi193° SSW StrongCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 16 mi193° SSW FairCincinnati, OH
NBCWLWTNBC5 16 mi197° SSW StrongCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 16 mi193° SSW FairCincinnati, OH
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 17 mi201° SSW GoodNewport, KY
IONWKOI-TVION43 27 mi20° NNE GoodRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 27 mi20° NNE GoodSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 27 mi20° NNE GoodDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 28 mi20° NNE GoodDayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 29 mi20° NNE GoodDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Beckett Ridge

Beckett Ridge, Ohio has a population of about 9,190. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Beckett Ridge, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Cincinnati, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cincinnati's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 9 (WCPO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WHIO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WLWT), Fox on channel 19 (WXIX-TV), CW on channel 26 (WBDT), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 7 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Beckett Ridge

The main network towers around Beckett Ridge are in different directions: ABC 193° SSW (16 mi), CBS 20° NNE (29 mi), NBC 197° SSW (16 mi) and Fox 201° SSW (17 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WKOI-TV, WBDT, WDTN, WKEF and WHIO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles north of Beckett Ridge (20° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Beckett Ridge at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Beckett Ridge, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Beckett Ridge

The farthest main network tower for Beckett Ridge is WHIO-TV (CBS), 29 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WSTR-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Beckett Ridge

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSTR-TVFull power11 mi 205° SSWStrongCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power16 mi 197° SSWStrongOxford, OH
WCETFull power16 mi 197° SSWGoodCincinnati, OH
WDYC-LDLow power17 mi 201° SSWFairCincinnati, OH
WCVN-TVFull power22 mi 190° SFairCovington, KY
WPTDFull power28 mi 21° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power28 mi 20° NNEWeakDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power28 mi 20° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power28 mi 20° NNEFairDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power28 mi 20° NNEFairDayton, OH
W16EB-DTranslator46 mi 150° SSEPoorAugusta, KY
W23DM-DTranslator47 mi 173° SPoorFalmouth, KY
WKONFull power60 mi 200° SSWPoorOwenton, KY

How Beckett Ridge compares with the rest of Ohio

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Beckett Ridge ranks 252nd of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

58% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Fairfield, 6.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Beckett Ridge: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 20° NNE, the direction of WHIO-TV (CBS), 29 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 19 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Beckett Ridge, OH?

ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Beckett Ridge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Beckett Ridge, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NNE of Beckett Ridge. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Beckett Ridge, OH?

NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Beckett Ridge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Beckett Ridge, OH?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SSW of Beckett Ridge. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Beckett Ridge, OH?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 27 miles NNE of Beckett Ridge. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Beckett Ridge?

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Beckett Ridge; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Beckett Ridge?

The main network towers around Beckett Ridge are in different directions: ABC 193° SSW (16 mi), CBS 20° NNE (29 mi), NBC 197° SSW (16 mi) and Fox 201° SSW (17 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Beckett Ridge?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 181° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Beckett Ridge?

WSTR-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Beckett Ridge?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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