Antenna TV channels in Topeka
17 stations broadcast free TV around Topeka, carrying 24 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Topeka
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 16% of people in the Topeka market; about 83% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 1% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 24 free channels from 12 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 96% | 70% |
| CBS | 99% | 17% |
| NBC | 83% | 58% |
| FOX | 95% | 62% |
| PBS | 85% | 16% |
| The CW | 40% | 16% |
| Univision | 0% | 0% |
| Telemundo | <1% | 0% |
Share of the market's 572k people, across its 137 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka ZIP 66621 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (310°, most) | 62 |
| Lawrence ZIP 66045 | Attic or outdoor | east (79°) | 57 |
| Manhattan ZIP 66506 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (104°) | 24 |
| Emporia ZIP 66801 | Roof | north-northeast (20°) | 23 |
| Junction City ZIP 66441 | Roof | east (91°, most) | 13 |
| Eudora ZIP 66025 | Indoor likely | east-northeast (73°) | 62 |
| Baldwin City ZIP 66006 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (62°) | 61 |
| Wamego ZIP 66547 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (114°) | 23 |
| Holton ZIP 66436 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (192°) | 27 |
| Marysville ZIP 66508 | Roof | north-northwest (337°) | 6 |
| Garnett ZIP 66032 | Roof | northeast (35°, most) | 60 |
| Hiawatha ZIP 66434 | Roof | south-southwest (196°, most) | 49 |
| St. Marys ZIP 66536 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (125°, most) | 24 |
| Osage City ZIP 66523 | Attic or outdoor | north (1°, most) | 32 |
| Burlington ZIP 66839 | Roof | north (351°) | 15 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Topeka?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 13.1 | WIBW-TV |
 NBC | 27.1 | KSNT |
 ABC | 49.1 | KTKA-TV |
 FOX | 27.2 also 43.1 | KSNT |
 PBS | 11.1 | KTWU |
The best TV antenna for Topeka
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 16% of people.
- 11 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KTWU, WIBW-TV, KSQA), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Lawrence, Manhattan, Emporia and nearby
Aim at the main tower site ( and others). From the largest towns around Topeka:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | west-northwest (285°) | 75 mi |
| Manhattan, KS | north-northwest (347°) | 3 mi |
| Emporia, KS | north-northwest (338°) | 61 mi |
| Baldwin City, KS | west-northwest (292°) | 83 mi |
| Holton, KS | west-southwest (251°) | 50 mi |
| Marysville, KS | south (178°) | 43 mi |
| Osage City, KS | northwest (314°) | 59 mi |
5 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KSQA (52 mi away), KTWU (47 mi away), KSNT (46 mi away), KTKA-TV (40 mi away), WIBW-TV (34 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Topeka TV towers are
Map of 12 tower sites around Topeka. The list below has every site.
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3 stations · 51 mi west-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 7 mi southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 12 mi west of the centre
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2 stations · 19 mi west of the centre
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1 station · in the centre
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1 station · 4 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 6 mi northwest of the centre
Every Topeka station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (5)
- KTWU Topeka, KS · VHF
- 11.1 PBS
- 11.2 World
- 11.3 KTWU Enhance / First Nations Experience
- WIBW-TV Topeka, KS · VHF
- 13.1 CBS
- 13.2 MyNetworkTV & MeTV
- 13.3 Heroes & Icons
- 13.4 Start TV
- 13.5 365BLK
- 13.6 Outlaw
- 13.7 Oxygen
- KSQA Topeka, KS · VHF
- 22.1 Ion Plus
- KSNT Topeka, KS · UHF
- 27.1 NBC
- 27.2 Fox
- 27.3 Ion
- 27.4 Bounce TV
- KTKA-TV Topeka, KS · UHF
- 49.1 ABC
- 49.2 Cozi TV
- 49.3 The CW Plus
- 49.4 Antenna TV
- 49.5 Great
Class A (1)
- KTMJ-CD Topeka, KS · UHF
- 43.1 FOX
- 43.2 Ion Mystery
- 43.3 Grit
- 43.4 Laff
Low power (10)
- WROB-LD Topeka, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K15NC-D Manhattan, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K22OA-D Kansas City, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K29OC-D Chapman, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K32JQ-D Topeka, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K35KX-D Topeka, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K36IO-D Manhattan, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KKSU-LD Manhattan, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KQKC-LD Topeka, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KTPE-LD Kansas City, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (1)
- K14TN-D Lawrence, KS · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Topeka
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Topeka?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Topeka?
What is the best TV antenna for Topeka?
Which way should I point my antenna in Topeka?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KSQA · facility 166546 · RF 12 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.2 kW · HAAT 65.9 m · licensed 2011-11-29
- KTWU · facility 70938 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 38 kW · HAAT 302 m · licensed 2010-09-24 · newer construction permit granted
- KSNT · facility 67335 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 77.9 kW · HAAT 320 m · licensed 2010-10-08
- KTPE-LD · facility 191060 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.41 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-01-28 · newer construction permit granted
- K15NC-D · facility 183493 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-05-06 · newer construction permit granted
- WROB-LD · facility 184416 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2014-09-18
- KTKA-TV · facility 49397 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 150 kW · HAAT 448.2 m · licensed 2020-09-28
- KTMJ-CD · facility 43649 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-01-15
- K14TN-D · facility 186921 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-26
- K35KX-D · facility 184192 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-04-27
- K22OA-D · facility 125157 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-05 · newer construction permit granted
- WIBW-TV · facility 63160 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 65.5 kW · HAAT 402.8 m · licensed 2020-04-06
- KQKC-LD · facility 128050 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-26
- KKSU-LD · facility 33357 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.37 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2016-04-11
- K36IO-D · facility 167527 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-09-11 · newer construction permit granted
- K32JQ-D · facility 183238 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2014-05-08 · newer construction permit granted
- K29OC-D · facility 186919 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.6 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-28 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out