TV channels & antenna towers in New Carlisle, Ohio

New Carlisle has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHIO-TV (CBS), 18 miles to the SW.

45TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
5,693population

Network channels in New Carlisle

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 18 mi220° SW StrongDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 19 mi220° SW StrongDayton, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 19 mi219° SW StrongDayton, OH
IONWKOI-TVION43 19 mi219° SW StrongRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 19 mi219° SW StrongSpringfield, OH
ABCWAMS-CDABC35 36 mi331° NNW WeakMinster/New Bremen, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC4 53 mi87° E GoodColumbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS10 53 mi87° E GoodColumbus, OH
CWWWHOCW53 53 mi90° E GoodChillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo23.3 53 mi90° E PoorColumbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC6 53 mi90° E GoodColumbus, OH
IONWCPX-LDION38 57 mi82° E PoorColumbus, OH
FOXWLIOFox8.2 58 mi355° N PoorLima, OH
ABCWOHL-CDABC35 58 mi355° N PoorLima, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 61 mi204° SSW FairCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 61 mi204° SSW PoorCincinnati, OH
NBCWLWTNBC5 62 mi205° SSW FairCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 62 mi204° SSW PoorCincinnati, OH
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 63 mi206° SSW WeakNewport, KY

Over-the-air TV in New Carlisle

With roughly 5,690 residents, New Carlisle is a town in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 45 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 9 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of New Carlisle, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Columbus, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbus's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 22 (WKEF), CBS on channel 7 (WHIO-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WDTN), Fox on channel 19 (WXIX-TV), CW on channel 26 (WBDT), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 23.3 (WQMC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 10 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 New Carlisle

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for New Carlisle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WHIO-TV, WKEF, WDTN, WKOI-TV and WBDT, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles southwest of New Carlisle (220° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach New Carlisle at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for New Carlisle

The farthest main network tower for New Carlisle is WDTN (NBC), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WXIX-TV (Fox), 63 miles southwest, 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.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near New Carlisle

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WRGT-TVFull power19 mi 220° SWStrongDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power19 mi 220° SWFairDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power19 mi 220° SWFairDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power19 mi 220° SWFairDayton, OH
WPTDFull power19 mi 219° SWGoodDayton, OH
WOOH-LDLow power45 mi 83° EPoorZanesville, OH
W25FI-DTranslator50 mi 329° NNWPoorMaplewood, OH
WOHW-LDLow power52 mi 326° NWPoorLima, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power53 mi 87° EWeakLondon, OH
WCLL-CDClass A53 mi 87° EPoorColumbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power53 mi 87° EPoorColumbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A53 mi 87° EPoorColumbus, OH
WDEM-CDClass A53 mi 90° EPoorColumbus, OH
WTTEFull power53 mi 90° EGoodColumbus, OH
WCSN-LDLow power54 mi 84° EPoorColumbus, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A57 mi 77° ENEPoorColumbus, OH
WSTR-TVFull power57 mi 208° SSWFairCincinnati, OH
WOCB-CDClass A58 mi 63° ENEPoorMarion, OH
WTLWFull power58 mi 352° NPoorLima, OH
WTLW-CDClass A58 mi 352° NPoorLima, OH
WOSU-TVFull power60 mi 75° ENEFairColumbus, OH
WPTOFull power62 mi 205° SSWWeakOxford, OH
WCETFull power62 mi 205° SSWFairCincinnati, OH
WDYC-LDLow power63 mi 207° SSWPoorCincinnati, OH
WXCB-CDClass A66 mi 45° NEPoorDelaware, OH

How New Carlisle compares with the rest of Ohio

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, New Carlisle ranks 219th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Fairborn, 8.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in New Carlisle: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 219° SW, the direction of WDTN (NBC), 19 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 20 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 New Carlisle, OH?

ABC is on channel 22 from WKEF, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in New Carlisle, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in New Carlisle, OH?

NBC is on channel 2 from WDTN, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in New Carlisle, OH?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles SSW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in New Carlisle, OH?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of New Carlisle. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in New Carlisle?

45 transmitters within 70 miles of New Carlisle; around 20 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 New Carlisle?

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for New Carlisle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in New Carlisle?

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 Fox from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in New Carlisle?

WXIX-TV (Fox), 63 miles southwest, 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 New Carlisle?

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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