You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 43540 (Swanton, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43540 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: E (97°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (97°), 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 43540
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 27.4 mi | E (91°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 29.2 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 5.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W06DQ-D Toledo, OH · Translator | 5.4 mi | NW (316°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODP-LD Toledo, OH · Low Power | 6.2 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 30.4 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 25.9 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WGTE-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 26.5 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 38.2 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDTJ-LD Toledo, OH · Low Power | 20.6 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WILX-TV Onondaga, MI · Full Power | 61.2 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 47.2 mi | WSW (250°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 65.2 mi | S (191°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | Local / LPTV | WMNT-CD Toledo, OH · Class A | 21.5 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WXYZ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 64.7 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | CBS | WWJ-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 63.8 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WDIV-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 66.7 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WSYM-TV Lansing, MI · Full Power | 64.9 mi | NNW (326°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | WJBK Detroit, MI · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | PBS | WTVS Detroit, MI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | CW | WKBD-TV Detroit, MI · Full Power | 63.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WMYD Detroit, MI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXD-TV Ann Arbor, MI · Full Power | 63.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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