You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 43201 (Columbus, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43201 · 17 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
17 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SW (218°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (218°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 43201
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 3.9 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 3.9 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 12.3 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 3.9 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | ION | WSFJ-TV London, OH · Full Power | 2.0 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGCT-CD Columbus, OH · Class A | 2.0 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EB-D Columbus, OH · Low Power | 2.0 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCLL-CD Columbus, OH · Class A | 2.0 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCSN-LD Columbus, OH · Low Power | 2.1 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32GQ-D Columbus, OH · Low Power | 3.6 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQMC-LD Columbus, OH · Low Power | 3.9 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDEM-CD Columbus, OH · Class A | 3.9 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | WCPX-LD Columbus, OH · Low Power | 4.9 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCBZ-CD Columbus, OH · Class A | 8.6 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOOH-LD Zanesville, OH · Low Power | 10.0 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 68.5 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power | 54.0 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | NBC | WKEF Dayton, OH · Full Power | 69.0 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDTN Dayton, OH · Full Power | 69.2 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 69.0 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPTD Dayton, OH · Full Power | 68.8 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | WBDT Springfield, OH · Full Power | 69.2 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | ION | WKOI-TV Richmond, IN · Full Power | 69.2 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WMFD-TV Mansfield, OH · Full Power | 57.1 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 82.0 mi | NW (311°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOCB-CD Marion, OH · Class A | 22.4 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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