You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 43502 (Archbold, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43502 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: ESE (110°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (110°), 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 43502
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 20.8 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 47.1 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 48.7 mi | ENE (78°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 34.2 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 26.4 mi | WSW (258°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 53.5 mi | S (173°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 49.8 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 53.2 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 45.2 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | PBS | WGTE-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 45.8 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W06DQ-D Toledo, OH · Translator | 20.8 mi | NE (45°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODP-LD Toledo, OH · Low Power | 21.1 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 54.7 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 64.4 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 67.0 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 54.6 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 54.7 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPNM-CD Leipsic, OH · Class A | 34.2 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 54.6 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Archbold, OH Free TV Channels (1.1 mi from ZIP 43502 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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