TV channels & antenna towers in Cheviot, Ohio

Cheviot has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDYC-LD, 4.2 miles to the ESE.

23TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
4.2 mito the closest tower
8,295population

Network channels in Cheviot

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 4.3 mi125° SE StrongNewport, KY
NBCWLWTNBC5 5.4 mi115° ESE StrongCincinnati, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 6.5 mi110° ESE StrongCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 6.5 mi110° ESE GoodCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 6.6 mi115° ESE GoodCincinnati, OH
IONWKOI-TVION43 43 mi26° NNE GoodRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 43 mi26° NNE GoodSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 43 mi26° NNE GoodDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 44 mi26° NNE GoodDayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 44 mi26° NNE GoodDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Cheviot

With roughly 8,300 residents, Cheviot is a town in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Cheviot, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (good 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 Cheviot

The main network towers around Cheviot are in different directions: ABC 110° ESE (6.5 mi), CBS 26° NNE (44 mi), NBC 115° ESE (5.4 mi) and Fox 125° SE (4.3 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 43 miles northeast of Cheviot (26° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cheviot at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cheviot

The farthest main network tower for Cheviot is WHIO-TV (CBS), 44 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.

WXIX-TV is only 4.3 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 Cheviot

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDYC-LDLow power4.2 mi 124° ESEGoodCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power5.4 mi 115° ESEStrongOxford, OH
WCETFull power5.4 mi 115° ESEStrongCincinnati, OH
WSTR-TVFull power5.7 mi 58° ENEStrongCincinnati, OH
WCVN-TVFull power10 mi 147° SSEGoodCovington, KY
W23DM-DTranslator37 mi 155° SSEPoorFalmouth, KY
W16EB-DTranslator42 mi 129° SEPoorAugusta, KY
WPTDFull power44 mi 26° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power44 mi 26° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power44 mi 26° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power44 mi 26° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power44 mi 26° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WKONFull power45 mi 194° SSWFairOwenton, KY

How Cheviot compares with the rest of Ohio

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Cheviot ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 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 Cincinnati, 5.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cheviot: 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 26° NNE, the direction of WHIO-TV (CBS), 44 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 18 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 Cheviot, OH?

ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 6.5 miles ESE of Cheviot. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Cheviot, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles NNE of Cheviot. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Cheviot, OH?

NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 5.4 miles ESE of Cheviot. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Cheviot, OH?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 4.3 miles SE of Cheviot. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Cheviot, OH?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 43 miles NNE of Cheviot. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cheviot?

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Cheviot; around 18 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 Cheviot?

The main network towers around Cheviot are in different directions: ABC 110° ESE (6.5 mi), CBS 26° NNE (44 mi), NBC 115° ESE (5.4 mi) and Fox 125° SE (4.3 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cheviot?

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 99° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cheviot?

WXIX-TV is only 4.3 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 Cheviot?

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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More: all TV stations in Ohio · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Cheviot; signal estimates ignore terrain.