Enter your address to see every TV transmitter near you on a map, with the exact compass heading to aim your antenna, the distance, the channel and band, and an estimate of how strong each signal will be.
Type your street address below for the most accurate headings. The map lists every licensed TV tower within your chosen radius and recommends the type of antenna you need based on your weakest major-network station.
Headings are given for a magnetic compass and as true bearings. All tower data comes from FCC license records.
Not quite right? Drag the house marker to your exact spot (or click the map) and the results update.
| Station | Network* | Channel | Band | Distance | Compass heading | Est. signal | Tower location |
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Headings are magnetic, so point the antenna where a compass reads that number. True headings (for maps and satellite views) are shown in gray. Signal estimates use FCC transmitter power and height with a smooth-earth propagation model for an outdoor antenna 30 feet up. They don't account for hills, buildings, or trees, so treat them as a starting point. *Network affiliations come from FCC records and aren't always current; call signs and channels are the reliable identifiers. Tower data: FCC licensed full-power, Class A, and low-power TV stations. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Each station gets an estimated signal rating for an antenna mounted outside, about 30 feet off the ground. Indoors, expect it to drop about one level.
| Rating | What it means | Antenna you'll need |
|---|---|---|
| Strong | Plenty of signal | An indoor antenna usually works |
| Good | Solid, with some margin | Attic or small outdoor antenna (indoor may work near a window) |
| Moderate | Reliable with a real antenna | Medium-range outdoor antenna, roof or mast |
| Weak | Needs gain and height | Long-range outdoor antenna, aimed carefully, often with a preamp |
| Very weak | Fringe reception at best | The largest directional antennas, a tall mast, and a low-noise preamp. Not guaranteed. |
The ratings come from a simplified propagation model, not a terrain survey. A hill between you and the tower can knock a station down a level or two, and living on high ground can push it up. If the result matters, like before you buy a 100-mile antenna, try a quick test with a cheap antenna first.
A compass points to magnetic north, which can be up to 15° or more away from true north in parts of the U.S. That's enough to miss a distant tower with a directional antenna. The map handles the conversion for you: the big number in the table is the magnetic heading to set on a compass, and the small gray number is the true heading for use with maps and satellite images. Many phone compass apps let you choose between true and magnetic north, so check the setting before you aim.