TV channels & antenna towers in West Milton, Ohio
West Milton has 41 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 WHIO-TV (CBS), 16 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in West Milton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 16 mi | 165° SSE | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Strong | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Strong | Springfield, OH |
| ABCWAMS-CDABC | 35 | 29 mi | 357° N | Fair | Minster/New Bremen, OH |
| FOXWLIOFox | 8.2 | 57 mi | 11° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| ABCWOHL-CDABC | 35 | 57 mi | 11° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 59 mi | 189° S | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 59 mi | 189° S | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 59 mi | 190° S | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 59 mi | 189° S | Weak | Cincinnati, OH |
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 59 mi | 191° SSW | Fair | Newport, KY |
| NBCWCMH-TVNBC | 4 | 69 mi | 89° E | Weak | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWBNS-TVCBS | 10 | 69 mi | 89° E | Weak | Columbus, OH |
| CWWWHOCW | 53 | 69 mi | 91° E | Weak | Chillicothe, OH |
| TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo | 23.3 | 69 mi | 91° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| ABCWSYXABC | 6 | 69 mi | 91° E | Weak | Columbus, OH |
Over-the-air TV in West Milton
With roughly 4,710 residents, West Milton is a town in Ohio. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 28 farther out. Four of the 18 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 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). 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 West Milton
Point your antenna SSE, at about 166°. The main network towers for West Milton 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 West Milton (165° SSE). 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 West Milton at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from West Milton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for West Milton
The farthest main network tower for West Milton is WDTN (NBC), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WXIX-TV (Fox), 59 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 West Milton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRGT-TVFull power | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Strong | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 17 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WPTDFull power | 17 mi | 166° SSE | Good | Dayton, OH |
| W25FI-DTranslator | 42 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Maplewood, OH |
| WOHW-LDLow power | 44 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | Lima, OH |
| WSTR-TVFull power | 54 mi | 191° S | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WTLWFull power | 56 mi | 8° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| WTLW-CDClass A | 56 mi | 8° N | Poor | Lima, OH |
| WIPBFull power | 57 mi | 279° W | Weak | Muncie, IN |
| WPTOFull power | 59 mi | 190° S | Fair | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 59 mi | 190° S | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| WDYC-LDLow power | 59 mi | 191° SSW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| WOOH-LDLow power | 60 mi | 87° E | Poor | Zanesville, OH |
| WCVN-TVFull power | 65 mi | 188° S | Poor | Covington, KY |
| WSFJ-TVFull power | 69 mi | 89° E | Poor | London, OH |
| WCLL-CDClass A | 69 mi | 89° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| W17EB-DLow power | 69 mi | 89° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WGCT-CDClass A | 69 mi | 89° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WDEM-CDClass A | 69 mi | 91° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WTTEFull power | 69 mi | 91° E | Weak | Columbus, OH |
| WCSN-LDLow power | 69 mi | 86° E | Poor | Columbus, OH |
How West Milton compares with the rest of Ohio
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, West Milton ranks 369th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer 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, 8.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in West Milton: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 167° SSE, 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 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 West Milton, OH?
ABC is on channel 22 from WKEF, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of West Milton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in West Milton, OH?
CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSE of West Milton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in West Milton, OH?
NBC is on channel 2 from WDTN, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of West Milton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in West Milton, OH?
Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles SSW of West Milton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in West Milton, OH?
CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of West Milton. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Milton?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of West Milton; around 17 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 West Milton?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 166°. The main network towers for West Milton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in West Milton?
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 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in West Milton?
WXIX-TV (Fox), 59 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 West Milton?
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 West Milton; signal estimates ignore terrain.