TV channels & antenna towers in Montgomery, Ohio
Montgomery 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, 9.2 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Montgomery
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 11 mi | 228° SW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 11 mi | 228° SW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 11 mi | 226° SW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 11 mi | 231° SW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 13 mi | 235° SW | Good | Newport, KY |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 34 mi | 9° N | Good | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 34 mi | 9° N | Good | Springfield, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 34 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 35 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 35 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Montgomery
With roughly 10,500 residents, Montgomery is a town in Ohio. 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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery
The main network towers around Montgomery are in different directions: ABC 228° SW (11 mi), CBS 9° N (35 mi), NBC 231° SW (11 mi) and Fox 235° SW (13 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 34 miles north of Montgomery (9° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Montgomery 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 Montgomery, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Montgomery
The farthest main network tower for Montgomery is WHIO-TV (CBS), 35 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 9.2 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 Montgomery
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSTR-TVFull power | 9.2 mi | 258° WSW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| WPTOFull power | 11 mi | 231° SW | Strong | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 11 mi | 231° SW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| WDYC-LDLow power | 13 mi | 235° SW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WCVN-TVFull power | 16 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Covington, KY |
| WPTDFull power | 35 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 35 mi | 9° N | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WRGT-TVFull power | 35 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 35 mi | 9° N | Weak | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 35 mi | 9° N | Weak | Dayton, OH |
| W16EB-DTranslator | 37 mi | 150° SSE | Poor | Augusta, KY |
| W23DM-DTranslator | 39 mi | 178° S | Poor | Falmouth, KY |
| WKONFull power | 54 mi | 207° SSW | Weak | Owenton, KY |
How Montgomery compares with the rest of Ohio
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Montgomery ranks 369th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Mason, 9.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Montgomery: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 9° N, the direction of WHIO-TV (CBS), 35 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 17 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 Montgomery, OH?
ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SW of Montgomery. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Montgomery, OH?
CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles N of Montgomery. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Montgomery, OH?
NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 11 miles SW of Montgomery. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Montgomery, OH?
Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Montgomery. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Montgomery, OH?
CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 34 miles N of Montgomery. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Montgomery?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Montgomery; 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 Montgomery?
The main network towers around Montgomery are in different directions: ABC 228° SW (11 mi), CBS 9° N (35 mi), NBC 231° SW (11 mi) and Fox 235° SW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Montgomery?
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 142° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Montgomery?
WSTR-TV is only 9.2 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 Montgomery?
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 Montgomery; signal estimates ignore terrain.