ZIP 45403 39.7634° N  84.1497° W

TV Channels in Dayton, OH

ZIP Code: 45403 • Coordinates: 39.7634°N, 84.1497°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-44 dBm · WCPO-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 29 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 221° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WCPO-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 09-2
Laff Ch. 09-5
Bounce TV Ch. 09-3
Busted Ch. 09-6
Comet TV Ch. 64-5
HSN Ch. 09-7
ION Mystery Ch. 09-4
NBC
WCMH-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 04-2
ION Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 04-4
Comet TV Ch. 53-3
CBS
WBNS-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Busted Ch. 10-7
Dabl Ch. 10-3
ION Plus Ch. 10-8
Me-TV Ch. 10-2
Quest Ch. 10-5
Shop LC Ch. 10-6
True Crime Network Ch. 10-4
FOX
WXIX-TV
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 19-4
ION Ch. 19-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-2
ROAR Ch. 64-4
Rock Entertainment Sports Ch. 19-3
True Crime Network Ch. 19-6
PBS
WPTD
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Ohio Channel Ch. 16-4
PBS Encore Ch. 16-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 16-5
True Crime Network Ch. 45-5
World Channel Ch. 16-3
CW
WKRC-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 12-1
Antenna TV Ch. 64-2
Charge! Ch. 64-3
The Nest Ch. 12-3
MyN
WKEF
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 22-1
FOX Ch. 22-2
Charge! Ch. 45-2
ROAR Ch. 45-1
The Nest Ch. 22-3
ION
WXIX-TV
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 19-1
Grit Ch. 19-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 19-2
ROAR Ch. 64-4
Rock Entertainment Sports Ch. 19-3
True Crime Network Ch. 19-6
Telemundo
WBQC-LD
Ch. 25-01 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 25-05
COZI TV Ch. 25-02
Catchy Comedy Ch. 25-06
Defy TV Ch. 25-07
Outlaw Ch. 25-03
Quest Ch. 25-08
SonLife Ch. 25-09
Start TV Ch. 25-04
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WCPO-TV
CINCINNATI, OH
 09-1 720p
ABCCourt TVLaff +5
-44 dBm Excellent 203° SSW
#2
WLMA
LIMA, OH
 44-5 nan
Newsmax2ReligiousSports
-47 dBm Excellent 359° N
#3
WXIX-TV
NEWPORT, KY
 19-1 720p
FOXGritION +4
-48 dBm Excellent 206° SSW
#4
WXIX-TV
NEWPORT, KY
 19-1 720p
FOXGritION +4
-48 dBm Excellent 206° SSW
#5
WKEF
DAYTON, OH
 22-1 720p
ABCFOXMyN +3
-52 dBm Good 244° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 29 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 221° · SW · Spread 138°

Towers spread 138° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Dayton

Dayton, Ohio (45403) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCPO-TV at -44 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely