TV channels & antenna towers in Tipp City, Ohio
Tipp City has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHIO-TV (CBS), 16 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Tipp City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 16 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Springfield, OH |
| ABCWAMS-CDABC | 35 | 31 mi | 342° NNW | Fair | Minster/New Bremen, OH |
| FOXWLIOFox | 8.2 | 57 mi | 3° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| ABCWOHL-CDABC | 35 | 57 mi | 3° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 60 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 60 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 61 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| NBCWCMH-TVNBC | 4 | 61 mi | 89° E | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWBNS-TVCBS | 10 | 61 mi | 89° E | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 61 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| CWWWHOCW | 53 | 61 mi | 91° E | Fair | Chillicothe, OH |
| TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo | 23.3 | 61 mi | 91° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| ABCWSYXABC | 6 | 61 mi | 91° E | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 61 mi | 199° SSW | Weak | Newport, KY |
| IONWCPX-LDION | 38 | 65 mi | 84° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Tipp City
Tipp City, Ohio has a population of about 9,900. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 8 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Tipp City, 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 best-placed network stations 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 25 (WBQC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 11 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 Tipp City
Point your antenna SSW, at about 195°. The main network towers for Tipp City 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 16 miles south of Tipp City (195° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tipp City at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Tipp City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tipp City
The farthest main network tower for Tipp City is WDTN (NBC), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WXIX-TV (Fox), 61 miles south, 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 Tipp City
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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRGT-TVFull power | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 17 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WPTDFull power | 17 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Dayton, OH |
| W25FI-DTranslator | 45 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Maplewood, OH |
| WOHW-LDLow power | 47 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Lima, OH |
| WOOH-LDLow power | 52 mi | 86° E | Poor | Zanesville, OH |
| WTLWFull power | 56 mi | 359° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| WTLW-CDClass A | 56 mi | 359° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| WSTR-TVFull power | 56 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| WPTOFull power | 61 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 61 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| WSFJ-TVFull power | 61 mi | 89° E | Poor | London, OH |
| WCLL-CDClass A | 61 mi | 89° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| W17EB-DLow power | 61 mi | 89° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WGCT-CDClass A | 61 mi | 89° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WDEM-CDClass A | 61 mi | 91° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WTTEFull power | 61 mi | 91° E | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| WDYC-LDLow power | 61 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| WCSN-LDLow power | 61 mi | 86° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WCBZ-CDClass A | 64 mi | 80° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WOCB-CDClass A | 64 mi | 67° ENE | Poor | Marion, OH |
| WIPBFull power | 65 mi | 279° W | Poor | Muncie, IN |
| WCVN-TVFull power | 67 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Covington, KY |
How Tipp City compares with the rest of Ohio
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Tipp City ranks 181st of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Troy, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Tipp City: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 195° SSW, the direction of WDTN (NBC), 17 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 21 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 Tipp City, OH?
ABC is on channel 22 from WKEF, broadcasting from 17 miles SSW of Tipp City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Tipp City, OH?
CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Tipp City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Tipp City, OH?
NBC is on channel 2 from WDTN, broadcasting from 17 miles SSW of Tipp City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Tipp City, OH?
Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SSW of Tipp City. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Tipp City, OH?
CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 17 miles SSW of Tipp City. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tipp City?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of Tipp City; around 21 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 Tipp City?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 195°. The main network towers for Tipp City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tipp City?
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 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tipp City?
WXIX-TV (Fox), 61 miles south, 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 Tipp City?
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 Tipp City; signal estimates ignore terrain.