TV channels & antenna towers in Dillonvale, Ohio

Dillonvale has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSTR-TV, 6.6 miles to the W.

23TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
6.6 mito the closest tower
3,474population

Network channels in Dillonvale

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 8.3 mi219° SW StrongCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 8.3 mi219° SW GoodCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 8.8 mi217° SW GoodCincinnati, OH
NBCWLWTNBC5 9.1 mi225° SW StrongCincinnati, OH
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 10 mi230° SW StrongNewport, KY
IONWKOI-TVION43 35 mi13° NNE GoodRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 35 mi13° NNE GoodSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 35 mi13° NNE GoodDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 36 mi13° NNE GoodDayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 37 mi13° NNE GoodDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Dillonvale

Dillonvale, Ohio has a population of about 3,470. 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, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Dillonvale, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is 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 (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 Dillonvale

The main network towers around Dillonvale are in different directions: ABC 219° SW (8.3 mi), CBS 13° NNE (37 mi), NBC 225° SW (9.1 mi) and Fox 230° SW (10 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 35 miles north of Dillonvale (13° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dillonvale 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 Dillonvale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dillonvale

The farthest main network tower for Dillonvale is WHIO-TV (CBS), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WSTR-TV is only 6.6 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 Dillonvale

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSTR-TVFull power6.6 mi 259° WStrongCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power9.1 mi 225° SWStrongOxford, OH
WCETFull power9.1 mi 225° SWStrongCincinnati, OH
WDYC-LDLow power10 mi 230° SWGoodCincinnati, OH
WCVN-TVFull power14 mi 203° SSWGoodCovington, KY
WPTDFull power36 mi 13° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power36 mi 13° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power36 mi 13° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power36 mi 13° NNEWeakDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power36 mi 13° NNEWeakDayton, OH
W16EB-DTranslator38 mi 146° SEPoorAugusta, KY
W23DM-DTranslator38 mi 174° SPoorFalmouth, KY
WKONFull power53 mi 205° SSWWeakOwenton, KY

How Dillonvale compares with the rest of Ohio

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Dillonvale ranks 369th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 8.3 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, 8.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dillonvale: 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 13° NNE, the direction of WHIO-TV (CBS), 37 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 17 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 Dillonvale, OH?

ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 8.3 miles SW of Dillonvale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Dillonvale, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NNE of Dillonvale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Dillonvale, OH?

NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 9.1 miles SW of Dillonvale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Dillonvale, OH?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SW of Dillonvale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Dillonvale, OH?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Dillonvale. Estimated signal: good.

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

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Dillonvale; around 17 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 Dillonvale?

The main network towers around Dillonvale are in different directions: ABC 219° SW (8.3 mi), CBS 13° NNE (37 mi), NBC 225° SW (9.1 mi) and Fox 230° SW (10 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Dillonvale?

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 154° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dillonvale?

WSTR-TV is only 6.6 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 Dillonvale?

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 Dillonvale; signal estimates ignore terrain.