TV channels & antenna towers in Mack, Ohio
Mack 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, 6.0 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Mack
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 6.0 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Newport, KY |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 7.2 mi | 109° ESE | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 8.4 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 8.4 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 8.4 mi | 110° ESE | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Springfield, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Dayton, OH |
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 45 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Dayton, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Mack
Mack is a town of about 11,600 people in Ohio. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 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 Mack, 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 best-placed network stations 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 Mack
Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Mack sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WKOI-TV, WBDT, WDTN, WKEF and WHIO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles northeast of Mack (28° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mack 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 Mack, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Mack
The farthest main network tower for Mack is WCPO-TV (ABC), 8.4 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WHIO-TV (CBS), 45 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
WXIX-TV is only 6.0 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 Mack
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDYC-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 114° ESE | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WPTOFull power | 7.2 mi | 109° ESE | Strong | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 7.2 mi | 109° ESE | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| WSTR-TVFull power | 7.4 mi | 67° ENE | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| WCVN-TVFull power | 12 mi | 139° SE | Good | Covington, KY |
| W23DM-DTranslator | 38 mi | 153° SSE | Poor | Falmouth, KY |
| W16EB-DTranslator | 44 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Augusta, KY |
| WPTDFull power | 44 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WRGT-TVFull power | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 44 mi | 28° NNE | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WKONFull power | 45 mi | 191° SSW | Fair | Owenton, KY |
How Mack compares with the rest of Ohio
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Mack ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 6.0 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
27% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Cincinnati, 7.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Mack: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 106° ESE, the direction of WCPO-TV (ABC), 8.4 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- 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.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Mack, OH?
ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 8.4 miles ESE of Mack. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Mack, OH?
CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Mack. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Mack, OH?
NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 7.2 miles ESE of Mack. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Mack, OH?
Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 6.0 miles ESE of Mack. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Mack, OH?
CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 44 miles NNE of Mack. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mack?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Mack; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Mack?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Mack sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Mack?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up CBS from up to 45 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mack?
WHIO-TV (CBS), 45 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Mack?
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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