What channel is CBS on antenna in Toledo?

CBS is channel 11.1 (WTOL).

It broadcasts on RF 11 (VHF), which any digital TV can receive.

Our terrain predictions put CBS on WTOL within antenna reach of about 100% of people in the Toledo market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.

Updated November 11, 2026 from FCC data

Lost CBS? Rescan your TV first

Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If CBS still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the WTOL tower and handle VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary .

Where CBS 11.1 comes from

Works on any digital TV

WTOL RF 11 · VHF

WTOL's own transmitter.

Which way to point for CBS around Toledo

Aim at the WTOL tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.

From	Point	Distance
Bowling Green, OH	northeast (34°)	25 mi
Adrian, MI	east-southeast (114°)	38 mi
Monroe, MI	south (179°)	17 mi
Oregon, OH	east-northeast (69°)	3 mi
Tiffin, OH	north-northwest (345°)	40 mi
Maumee, OH	east-northeast (66°)	16 mi
Wauseon, OH	east-northeast (78°)	40 mi
Dundee, MI	southeast (144°)	25 mi

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The antenna you need for CBS in Toledo

CBS reaches ordinary TVs on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF; many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.

The best antenna for all of Toledo · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary

More free channels from WTOL

11.2 True Crime Network
11.3 Grit
11.4 Quest
11.5 Shop LC
11.6 Great
11.7 The Nest
11.8 Laff

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